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
Example:
- The use of video assistant referee technology has always been controversial, but it is increasingly accepted.
the official who is in charge of the electronic system used to check important decisions
Example:
- 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.