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unrefereed

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not judged by a formal referee.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Our friendly games of ball are unrefereed, which is fine until we have to settle a dispute by screaming at each other.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Of a journal article: not reviewed before being printed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Being printed in an unrefereed journal isn't as prestigious as being published in a refereed academic journal.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English refereed English unrefereed From un- + refereed.