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refereed

adj · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • US: /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiːd/

1

adj

Meaning 1

said of articles or books that have undergone peer review

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • She has published four books, twenty refereed articles, and dozens of book reviews.

Meaning relationships

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2

adj

Meaning 2

said of a journal whose articles are submitted to peer review

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Lexicography Illustrated isn't a refereed journal, is it?

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

simple past and past participle of referee

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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History

Etymology

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