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The phrase "assistant referee" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in the context of sports to refer to an official who assists the main referee in officiating a game.
Example: "The assistant referee raised his flag to signal an offside violation during the match."
Alternatives: "line judge" or "assistant official".
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assistant referee
noun
One of the two officials at an association football match, previously known as linesmen, who assist the referee.
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Viennot also served as assistant referee in Champions League games.
Espindola was booked as he remonstrated with the assistant referee.
The assistant referee is in no position to give a decision one way or the other.
McLeod said she was informally warned by an assistant referee at halftime.
Although the ball did cross the line, the assistant referee had already missed an obvious offside.
The assistant referee Tony Green also escaped punishment, although the case against him was upheld.
He is in his first year as an assistant referee for Major League Soccer.
He was given a two-game ban for pushing an assistant referee in 2012.
The assistant referee had signalled for the minimum of six added minutes.
The assistant referee Mick McDonough's flag remained down, allowing Mahrez to control before side-footing home.
If an assistant referee or television match official spots something the referee has missed, fine.
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