umpired

Meanings

• noun

  A person who officiates at a sporting event, especially a baseball or cricket match.

  - "The umpire made a controversial call."
  - "During the tennis match, the umpire signaled for a let ball."

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Synonyms

arbitrate , settle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with umpired
umpire , squire , pyre , higher , quire

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Variants

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umpire , umpired , umpires , umpiring

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'arbitrator' or 'judge' in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the term 'umpire' in a baseball context was in 1845?

2. In cricket, the term 'umpire' is sometimes replaced with 'referee' or 'third umpire'.

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Related Concepts

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1. referee: Another term for an official in charge of a sporting event.

2. judge: A person who makes decisions, often in a legal or judicial context.

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Culture

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In sports, the umpire plays a crucial role in ensuring fair play and maintaining order on the field. Umpires have been the subject of controversy and criticism at times, particularly in high-pressure situations.

How to Memorize "umpired"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an umpire in a baseball uniform, standing behind home plate and signaling a strike or a ball.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'umpire' with the concept of fairness and impartiality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Under My Protection I Rule' to remember the meaning of 'umpire'.

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