Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-fish-ee-eyt]
- /əˈfɪʃ iˌeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-fish-ee-eyt]
- /əˈfɪʃ iˌeɪt/
Definitions of officiation word
- verb without object officiation to perform the office of a member of the clergy, as at a divine service. 1
- verb without object officiation to perform the duties or function of some office or position. 1
- verb without object officiation to serve as referee, umpire, or other official in a sports contest or game. 1
- verb with object officiation to serve as the priest or minister of (a divine service, religious ceremony, etc.). 1
- verb with object officiation to perform, carry out, or fulfill (an official duty or function). 1
- verb with object officiation to act as a referee, umpire, timekeeper, or other official for (a sports contest or game). 1
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Origin of officiation
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Medieval Latin officiātus (past participle of officiāre to serve), equivalent to Latin offici(um) office + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Officiation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
officiation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
officiation usage trend in Literature
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