Adjudication: meaning, definitions and examples

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adjudication

 

[ əˌdʒuː.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal process

The process of officially deciding who is right in a dispute or competition. Adjudication often involves a judge or a panel of judges reviewing the evidence and making a final decision.

Synonyms

arbitration, judgment, ruling

Examples of usage

  • The adjudication of the case took several months.
  • The adjudication of the dispute resulted in a clear winner.
  • The company has a strict policy for the adjudication of employee conflicts.
Context #2 | Noun

education

The act of judging or evaluating student performance, typically in academic settings. Adjudication in education often involves assigning grades or scores based on predetermined criteria.

Synonyms

assessment, evaluation, grading

Examples of usage

  • The teacher's adjudication of the essays was fair and consistent.
  • The adjudication of the final exams will be completed by next week.
  • The school board oversees the adjudication of student assessments.

Translations

Translations of the word "adjudication" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adjudicação

🇮🇳 निर्णय

🇩🇪 Entscheidung

🇮🇩 penyelesaian

🇺🇦 вирок

🇵🇱 orzeczenie

🇯🇵 判決 (はんけつ)

🇫🇷 adjudication

🇪🇸 adjudicación

🇹🇷 karar

🇰🇷 판결 (판단)

🇸🇦 حكم

🇨🇿 rozhodnutí

🇸🇰 rozhodnutie

🇨🇳 裁决 (cáijué)

🇸🇮 razsodba

🇮🇸 úrskurður

🇰🇿 шешім

🇬🇪 განაჩენი

🇦🇿 qərar

🇲🇽 adjudicación

Etymology

The word 'adjudication' has its origins in Latin, derived from the verb 'adjudicare,' meaning 'to give judgment.' The concept of adjudication has been a fundamental aspect of legal systems throughout history, ensuring fair resolution of disputes. In modern times, adjudication plays a crucial role in legal proceedings, education systems, and various other fields where judgment and decision-making are required.

Word Frequency Rank

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