Definition of Officiation in English :

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Officiation meaning in English

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Officiation

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Noun

1. officiating, officiation, refereeing, umpirage

the act of umpiring

Example Sentences:
'the officiating was excellent'

2. officiation

the performance of a religious or ceremonial or public duty

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Officiation

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verb (intransitive)
1. 
to hold the position, responsibility, or function of an official
2. 
to conduct a religious or other ceremony

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Officiation

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verb intransitiveWord forms: ofˈficiˌated or ofˈficiˌating
1. 
to perform the duties of an office; act as an officer
2. 
to perform the functions of a priest, minister, rabbi, etc. at a religious ceremony
3.  Sport
to act as referee, umpire, etc.

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Officiation

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v. of·fi·ci·at·ed, of·fi·ci·at·ing, of·fi·ci·ates
v.intr.
1. To perform the duties and functions of an office or a position of authority.
2. To serve as an officiant.
3. Sports To serve as a referee or umpire.
v.tr.
Usage Problem
1. To perform from a position of authority (an official duty or function).
2. To serve as an officiant at (a ceremony): officiated the wedding ceremony.
3. To serve as a referee or umpire at (a game): officiated the hockey game.

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