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Definition of video assistant referee noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

video assistant referee

noun
 
/ˌvɪdiəʊ əˌsɪstənt ˌrefəˈriː/
 
/ˌvɪdiəʊ əˌsɪstənt ˌrefəˈriː/
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  1. (abbreviation VAR)
     (often used before another noun) (in football (soccer)) an electronic system in which officials watch video recordings of important incidents in a match in order to advise the referee (= the official who controls the match) and correct any mistakes
    • The use of video assistant referee technology has always been controversial, but it is increasingly accepted.
    Topics Sports: ball and racket sportsc1
  2. (in football (soccer)) the official who is in charge of the electronic system used to check important decisions
    • The goal was originally given, but the video assistant referee stepped in to disallow it.
    • The manager criticized the use of video assistant referees in the competition.
    Topics Sports: ball and racket sportsc1
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