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adjudicator

 

[ əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal system

A person who judges or decides on a matter, especially a formal one such as a court case.

Synonyms

arbiter, judge, referee

Examples of usage

  • The adjudicator carefully considered all the evidence before making a decision.
  • The role of the adjudicator is crucial in ensuring fair outcomes in legal disputes.
Context #2 | Noun

education

An official who decides the results of a competition or examination.

Synonyms

assessor, evaluator, examiner

Examples of usage

  • The adjudicator announced the winners of the spelling bee competition.
  • The adjudicator's impartiality is essential in maintaining the integrity of the examination process.

Translations

Translations of the word "adjudicator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 juiz

🇮🇳 निर्णायक

🇩🇪 Schiedsrichter

🇮🇩 wasit

🇺🇦 арбітр

🇵🇱 sędzia

🇯🇵 審判

🇫🇷 arbitre

🇪🇸 árbitro

🇹🇷 hakem

🇰🇷 심판

🇸🇦 حكم

🇨🇿 rozhodčí

🇸🇰 rozhodca

🇨🇳 裁判

🇸🇮 sodnik

🇮🇸 dómari

🇰🇿 төреші

🇬🇪 მსაჯი

🇦🇿 hakim

🇲🇽 árbitro

Etymology

The word 'adjudicator' comes from the Latin word 'adjudicare', which means 'to give judgment'. It originated in the legal context to refer to someone who makes decisions or judgments. Over time, the term has also been adopted in other fields such as education and competitions to denote an official who determines outcomes. The role of an adjudicator is to ensure fairness and impartiality in resolving disputes or evaluating performances.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,415, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.