noun
1. mediation by an umpire
• Derivationally related forms: ↑umpire
• Hypernyms: ↑mediation
2. the act of umpiring
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the officiating was excellent
• Syn: ↑officiation, ↑officiating, ↑refereeing
• Derivationally related forms: ↑referee (for: ↑refereeing), ↑officiate (for: ↑officiating), ↑officiate (for: ↑officiation), ↑umpire
• Hypernyms: ↑decision making, ↑deciding
Useful english dictionary. 2012.