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Officiating: meaning, definitions and examples

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officiating

 

[ əˈfɪʃ.i.eɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sports event

To officiate means to act as an official in a game, match, or event, ensuring that the rules are followed. This role often involves making calls on plays and managing the overall conduct of the event.

Synonyms

administering, overseeing, supervising

Examples of usage

  • He is officiating the basketball game tonight.
  • The referee was officiating the championship match.
  • She has experience in officiating youth soccer games.
  • They are officiating the wedding ceremony.
Context #2 | Verb

ceremony

In a ceremonial context, to officiate means to conduct a religious or formal ceremony, such as a wedding or a funeral, on behalf of an organization or institution.

Synonyms

conducting, leading, presiding over

Examples of usage

  • The priest will be officiating the wedding.
  • He was chosen for officiating the graduation ceremony.
  • They asked a close family friend to officiate their nuptials.

Translations

Translations of the word "officiating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arbitragem

🇮🇳 अधिकारिता

🇩🇪 Schiedsrichterwesen

🇮🇩 pengawasan

🇺🇦 арбітраж

🇵🇱 sędziowanie

🇯🇵 オフィシエイト

🇫🇷 arbitrage

🇪🇸 oficiando

🇹🇷 hakemlik

🇰🇷 심판

🇸🇦 تحكيم

🇨🇿 rozhodování

🇸🇰 rozhodovanie

🇨🇳 裁判

🇸🇮 sodništvo

🇮🇸 dómara

🇰🇿 соттау

🇬🇪 სასამართლო

🇦🇿 məhkəmə

🇲🇽 oficiando

Etymology

The word 'officiating' comes from the Latin 'officium', which means 'duty' or 'service'. The term evolved through Old French into the late Middle English 'officiaten'. Initially, it was primarily associated with performing duties in a religious or official capacity. The notion of officiating in sports emerged later, as organized sports developed in the 19th century, necessitating officials to enforce rules and ensure fair play. Over the years, the use of officiating expanded to various contexts beyond sports, including ceremonies and formal events, reflecting its broader application in overseeing responsibilities and duties.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,943, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.