adjudicate — to make an official decision about a problem or disagreement
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make an official decision about a problem or disagreement
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/
Korean meaning: 판결하다, 심사하다, 재정하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**쥬**디케잇
Example Sentences
- The reality TV show needed someone to adjudicate the Great Cookie Baking Disaster of 2023.
- The court will adjudicate whether pineapple truly belongs on pizza.
- An independent panel was appointed to adjudicate the contract dispute.
adjudicate
VERB//əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt//
to make an official decision about a problem or disagreement
The judge adjudicates the case with a decisive gavel strike
First communicate, then negotiate, so judges can adjudicate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'adjudicare', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'judicare' (to judge), derived from 'judex' meaning judge. The word entered English in the 16th century through legal terminology.
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📝Examples
“The reality TV show needed someone to adjudicate the Great Cookie Baking Disaster of 2023.”
“The court will adjudicate whether pineapple truly belongs on pizza.”
“An independent panel was appointed to adjudicate the contract dispute.”
“She was asked to adjudicate the talent show because of her expertise in performing arts.”
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