Definitions
- Referring to a person who presides over a legal or administrative hearing and makes a final decision. - Describing someone who is responsible for resolving disputes or disagreements between parties. - Talking about a person who is authorized to make a judgment or decision in a particular matter.
- Referring to a person who has the power to make a final decision or judgment in a dispute. - Describing someone who is responsible for settling differences or conflicts between parties. - Talking about a person who is considered an authority on a particular subject and whose opinion is respected.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a person who has the power to make a decision or judgment.
- 2Both words are used to describe someone who is responsible for resolving disputes or conflicts.
- 3Both words imply a level of authority and expertise in making decisions.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Adjudicator is typically used in legal or administrative contexts, while arbiter can be used in a wider range of contexts, including social, cultural, and artistic.
- 2Connotation: Adjudicator has a more formal and legal connotation, while arbiter can have a more informal and cultural connotation.
- 3Role: Adjudicator is often seen as a neutral party who listens to both sides of an argument before making a decision, while arbiter may be seen as someone who has a personal stake in the outcome or who is chosen for their expertise in a particular area.
- 4Usage: Adjudicator is more commonly used in British English, while arbiter is more commonly used in American English.
Remember this!
Adjudicator and arbiter are synonyms that refer to a person who has the power to make a decision or judgment in a dispute. However, adjudicator is typically used in legal or administrative contexts, while arbiter can be used in a wider range of contexts, including social, cultural, and artistic. Additionally, adjudicator has a more formal and legal connotation, while arbiter can have a more informal and cultural connotation.
