VAR
Goal line reviewer
VAR stands for video assistant referee, the official in football (soccer) who reviews footage to help on-field referees make decisions about goals, penalties, and other critical calls: The goal was disallowed after a VAR check.
The system, introduced in major competitions in the late 2010s, remains controversial among fans who feel it disrupts the flow of the game.
VAR also abbreviates value-added reseller in business contexts—a company that enhances products before selling them.
Critical written assessment
- replayRepeated broadcast segment
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- screenDisplay or barrier
- decisionSettled course of action
overturn · check · footage · incident · referee · official · subjective · delay
Wall-based striking game
- unnaturalContrary to normal order
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- accidentalOccurring by chance
- penaltyPunishment for wrongdoing
silhouette · shoulder · proximity · deflection · blocking · scoring · interpretation
Offensive or illegal
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- simulationImitation of real processes
- diveHeadfirst water entry
- softYielding to touch
stonewall · encroachment · retake · infringement · box · area · challenge
Merchant who redistributes goods
- distributorEntity channeling goods downstream
- integratorUnifies separate elements
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
Final amount remaining
- disallowedOfficially not permitted
- ruled outDismissed as impossible
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- buildupGradual accumulation over time
interference · awarded · stand · given
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
freeze-frame · millimeter · parallel lines · body part · camera angle · synchronization
review
Critical written assessment
decision · overturn · check · footage · incident · referee · official · subjective · delay · controversy
handball
Wall-based striking game
- unnaturalContrary to normal order
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- accidentalOccurring by chance
penalty · silhouette · shoulder · proximity · deflection · blocking · scoring · interpretation
foul
Offensive or illegal
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- simulationImitation of real processes
- diveHeadfirst water entry
soft · stonewall · encroachment · retake · infringement · box · area · challenge
reseller
Merchant who redistributes goods
- distributorEntity channeling goods downstream
- integratorUnifies separate elements
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
net
Final amount remaining
- disallowedOfficially not permitted
- ruled outDismissed as impossible
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
buildup · interference · awarded · stand · given
calibration
Adjusting for measurement accuracy
frame · freeze-frame · millimeter · parallel lines · body part · camera angle · synchronization
- Football Refereesreferee, head referee, match official, linesman, assistant referee
- Soccergoal, soccer, pass, football, goalkeeper
- FIFAWorld Cup, World Cup trophy, offside rule, red card, yellow card
- Sports Officialsreferee, ref, umpire, official, linesman
- Soccer Officialsreferee, linesman, assistant referee, fourth official, head referee
- soccer officiatingreferee, yellow card, red card, foul, booking
Sports game supervisor
Official overseeing competitive play
- variable rateAmount that fluctuates
- spelling variationAlternative way to spell
- results may varyCaveat about inconsistent outcomes
- spelling variantAcceptable alternate writing
- your mileage may varyResults depend on circumstances
- variant spellingDifferent accepted spelling
vary, variation, variable, varying, variant, variance, invariably, invariable, variables