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Umpired: meaning, definitions and examples

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umpired

 

[ ˈʌm.paɪrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

sports officiating

Umpired is the past tense of the verb 'umpire', which means to act as an official or referee in a game or sports event, ensuring that the rules are followed and making important decisions regarding the play. Umpires play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the game.

Synonyms

officiated, refereed, supervised

Examples of usage

  • She umpired the final match of the championship.
  • Last weekend, he umpired a baseball game for the local league.
  • The experienced official had umpired numerous high-stakes games.
  • They were impressed by how well she umpired both teams.

Translations

Translations of the word "umpired" in other languages:

🇵🇹 árbitro

🇮🇳 अंपायर

🇩🇪 Schiedsrichter

🇮🇩 wasit

🇺🇦 арбітр

🇵🇱 arbiter

🇯🇵 審判

🇫🇷 arbitre

🇪🇸 árbitro

🇹🇷 hakem

🇰🇷 심판

🇸🇦 حكم

🇨🇿 rozhodčí

🇸🇰 rozhodca

🇨🇳 裁判

🇸🇮 sodnik

🇮🇸 dómari

🇰🇿 судья

🇬🇪 მსაჯი

🇦🇿 hakim

🇲🇽 árbitro

Etymology

The word 'umpire' has its etymological roots in the Middle English word 'noumpere', itself derived from the Old French 'nonper' which meant 'not a peer' or 'unequal'. This was a reference to the role of an umpire as an impartial third party who is not one of the competitors. The term began to transform into 'umpire' in early forms of English during the late 14th century. Historically, umpires were critical in competitive situations to make fair judgments and decisions, ensuring the rules were upheld. Initially used primarily in games such as tennis and cricket, the role of the umpire has expanded to many sports today, highlighting the growing complexity of game rules and the need for unbiased arbitration. The adaptation and formalization of the position through various sports leagues contributed significantly to how the role is viewed in modern sports culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,612, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.