officiate
verb (used without object)
to perform the office of a member of the clergy, as at a divine service.
officiating
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present participleof officiate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Johnson lamented what he called poor officiating after the game but also told his team that the errors needed to be cleaned up by next week’s playoff opener.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Referee's chief Howard Webb has been heavily criticised over general officiating standards in the game.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
As his Bees progressed to the Carabao Cup fourth round with a battling 2-1 win at League One side Reading, Andrews said he was not happy with the officiating.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The game ended 17 minutes before midnight thanks in part to several long deliberations by the officiating crew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
He read books, slowly, mouthing words, holding them reverently like an altar boy the missal for the officiating priest.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
