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Definition of presiding officer noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

presiding officer

noun
 
/prɪˌzaɪdɪŋ ˈɒfɪsə(r)/
 
/prɪˌzaɪdɪŋ ˈɑːfɪsər/
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  1. (in Britain) an official in charge of a polling station (= place where people go to vote) during an election
    • Voters should report any irregularities to the presiding officer.
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