verb
- acting as an official in charge of a sports game or competition
- performing the duties of an official position or ceremony
noun
- the act of serving as an official, especially in sports
Examples
- The referee is officiating his first championship game tonight.
- She has been officiating basketball games for over ten years.
- The judge will be officiating at the wedding ceremony.
- The mayor is officiating at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
- His officiating during the match was fair and professional.
- The quality of officiating has improved significantly this season.
- They criticized the officiating after several controversial calls.