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Definition of officiation

officiation

/əˌfɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
of · fi · ci · a · tion
Plural:officiations
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officiation Lexical Profile

officiation Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of performing official duties, especially presiding over a religious service, wedding, or formal ceremony.

Example

"The mayor's warm and personal officiation of the wedding ceremony made the afternoon memorable for all the guests."

2

The act of serving as a referee, umpire, or judge to enforce the rules in a sporting event.

Example

"Both coaches praised the fairness and consistency of the officiation throughout the championship tournament."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

In athletic contexts, the gerund 'officiating' is much more commonly used than 'officiation' to refer to the work of referees and umpires.

• Rhymes for officiation

• Nearby Words

officially
officiant
officiate
officiation
officiator
offing
offline

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Officiation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/officiation
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