NYT Dictionary

OFFICIATION

NounOF-fi-ci-a-tionof-fi-ci-a-tion · 5 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

The act of officiating.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From officiate + -ion.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

umpirageofficiatingrefereeingadministrationdispensationdisposaldisposition

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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