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umpiring |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Umpire \Um"pire\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Umpired}; p. pr & vb n. {Umpiring}.] 1. To decide as umpire; to arbitrate; to settle, as a dispute. Judges appointed to umpire the matter in contest between them and to decide where the right lies. --South. 2. To perform the duties of umpire in or for as to umpire a game. [Colloq.] From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: umpiring n : the act of umpiring [syn: {umpirage}, {officiation}, {officiating}, {refereeing}]
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