Definition

1. Noun:
   • An official who makes a formal judgment or decision, especially in a competition or dispute: An adjudicator is a person authorized to study evidence, hear arguments, and deliver a final, binding ruling. This role is common in legal proceedings, formal contests, and arbitration.
   • An arbitrator or judge: The term emphasizes the authority to settle a matter definitively after careful consideration.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The panel of adjudicators will announce the winner of the music competition tomorrow.
  • An independent adjudicator was appointed to resolve the contractual dispute between the two companies.

Advanced Usage

• "To act as an adjudicator": To perform the role of making an official judgment.
  • She was asked to act as an adjudicator in the debate tournament.
• "The adjudicator's decision is final": A common phrase indicating that the ruling cannot be appealed or changed.
  • Please remember, the adjudicator's decision is final and binding.

Variants and Related Words

• Adjudicate (verb): To act as a judge in a competition or dispute; to make a formal judgment.
  • The court will adjudicate the case next month.
• Adjudication (noun): The process of making an official judgment or decision.
  • The adjudication of the claim took several weeks.

Synonyms

• Arbiter: A person who settles a dispute or has ultimate authority in a matter.
• Arbitrator: A person chosen to settle a dispute outside of court.
• Judge: A public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law; also used in competitive contexts.
• Umpire (in specific contexts like sports or games): An official who enforces rules and makes judgments.

Related Phrases

• "Serve as an adjudicator": To fulfill the duties of an adjudicator.
  • He has served as an adjudicator for numerous international trade disputes.
• "Appoint an adjudicator": To officially select and assign someone to the role.
  • Both parties agreed to appoint a neutral adjudicator.

Noun

1. a person who studies and settles conflicts and disputes