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officiation

/əˌfɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/əˌfɪʃ.iˈeɪ.ʃən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие по выполнению формальных обязанностей, таких как судейство в игре или проведение религиозной или церемониальной службы.

A noun referring to the act of performing a formal duty, such as umpiring a game or conducting a religious or ceremonial service.

uncountable

  1. Umpiring or refereeingB2formal

    The act of serving as an official in a sport or game, making decisions and enforcing rules.

    ruСудейство

    • The officiation at the championship match was highly praised.
    • Poor officiation can lead to disputes among players.
    • He has been involved in officiation for over a decade.

    Synonymsofficiatingrefereeing

  2. Performing a ceremonyB2formal

    The act of performing a formal duty, especially a religious, ceremonial, or public function.

    ruПроведение церемонии

    • The officiation of the wedding was conducted by a close friend.
    • She was responsible for the officiation of the annual awards ceremony.
    • The priest's officiation of the baptism was deeply moving.

    Synonymsadministrationcelebrationconductperformancesolemnization