umpire

Meanings

• noun

  A person in authority who oversees and makes decisions in a contest or dispute.

  - "The umpire made a controversial call."
  - "In baseball, the umpire signals the start of the game."
  - "The referee and two umpires officiated the football match."

• noun

  A person who presides at a moot or trial.

  - "The judge and the umpires will decide the outcome of the case."
  - "The moot court competition was presided over by an experienced lawyer."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

arbitrate , settle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with umpire
empire , compire , entire , desire , hire

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Variants

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umpire , umpires , umpired , umpiring

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French 'nonper' meaning 'not even', later developed into 'n'umpire' meaning 'one who is not involved'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of an umpire in cricket was in 1726.

2. The term 'umpire' is also used metaphorically to describe someone who acts as a mediator or arbitrator in a dispute.

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Related Concepts

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1. Referee: Similar to an umpire, a referee is a person in authority who oversees and makes decisions in a contest or dispute, primarily used in sports like football and basketball.

2. Judge: A judge is a person who presides over a court of law and ensures that the law is enforced and justice is served.

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Culture

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Umpires have been an integral part of various sports and games, including baseball, cricket, football, and tennis, to ensure fair play and maintain order. They have been depicted in literature and art, such as in Ernest Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea', where an umpire plays a significant role in the story.

How to Memorize "umpire"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an umpire in uniform, standing behind a plate or in the middle of a field, making a call or signaling a runner out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'umpire' with the idea of fairness, order, and impartial decision-making.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Umpire Understands Making Important Rules Effectively' to remember the meaning of the word.

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