noun
Used primarily in academic or publishing contexts for someone who evaluates manuscripts, papers, or submissions.
論文を投稿したら、査読者から修正のコメントが来た。
After submitting my paper, I received revision comments from the reviewer.
このジャーナルでは、二人の査読者が原稿を評価
In this journal, two referees evaluate the manuscript.
レフェリー is a loanword often used for sports referees or, in academic contexts, as a synonym for 査読者. 査読者 is more formal and strictly academic.
Compound of 査読 (さどく, 'reading and checking') + 者 (しゃ, 'person'). The term is a modern coinage for the role of a manuscript reviewer.