officiation
/ə,fiʃi'eiʃn/
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- The performance of a religious, ceremonial, or public duty: The act of carrying out the formal duties associated with a specific role, often one of authority or ritual.
- The act of umpiring or refereeing: The action of serving as an official who enforces the rules in a game or sport.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The bishop's officiation at the wedding was solemn and moving.
- The officiation of the opening ceremony was handled by the mayor.
- His officiation during the championship game was widely praised for its fairness.
Advanced Usage
- "In the officiation of": When performing the duties of.
- In the officiation of her duties as judge, she remained strictly impartial.
Variants and Related Words
Officiate (verb): To perform the duties and functions of an official; to act as an official in charge of something, especially a ceremony or sport.
- The priest will officiate the mass.
- She was chosen to officiate the basketball tournament.
Officiant (noun): A person who performs a religious service or ceremony.
- The officiant asked the couple to exchange vows.
Synonyms
- Administration: The process or activity of running a business, organization, or duty.
- Execution: The carrying out or putting into effect of a plan, order, or duty.
- Umpirage: The action or position of an umpire. (Specific to sports/games)
Related Phrases
- To officiate at: To perform the official duties at an event.
- He will officiate at the graduation ceremony.
Noun
- the performance of a religious or ceremonial or public duty
- the act of umpiring
- the officiating was excellent