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adjudicate

[əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt]

adjudicate Definition

  • 1make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter
  • 2act as a judge in a competition

Using adjudicate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adjudicate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The court will adjudicate on this matter.

  • Example

    The panel of judges will adjudicate the singing competition.

  • Example

    The UN has been asked to adjudicate in the dispute between the two countries.

adjudicate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adjudicate

Phrases with adjudicate

  • make a formal judgment or decision about something

    Example

    The court will adjudicate on this matter.

  • act as a mediator or arbitrator in a dispute between two parties

    Example

    The UN has been asked to adjudicate between the two countries.

  • act as a judge in a competition

    Example

    The panel of judges will adjudicate the singing competition.

Origins of adjudicate

from Latin 'adjudicare', meaning 'to award or assign by judgment'

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Summary: adjudicate in Brief

'Adjudicate' [əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt] means to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter, or to act as a judge in a competition. It is often used in legal or formal contexts, such as 'The court will adjudicate on this matter.' 'Adjudicate' can also be used in phrases like 'adjudicate on' and 'adjudicate between,' and is similar in meaning to 'judge' and 'arbitrate.'