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Mediating: meaning, definitions and examples

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mediating

 

[ ˈmiːdieɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

conflict resolution

Mediating is the act of intervening in a dispute to help the parties come to an agreement. It often involves a neutral third party who facilitates communication and negotiation between conflicting sides. The goal of mediating is to reach a mutually acceptable solution without going to court.

Synonyms

arbitrating, facilitating, intervening, negotiating

Examples of usage

  • She is skilled at mediating family disputes.
  • The manager was mediating between the two teams to resolve their differences.
  • They hired a professional mediator to help with the negotiations.
  • Mediating conflicts can save time and reduce stress.

Translations

Translations of the word "mediating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mediando

🇮🇳 मध्यस्थता करना

🇩🇪 vermittelnd

🇮🇩 perantara

🇺🇦 посередництво

🇵🇱 mediowanie

🇯🇵 仲介する

🇫🇷 médiation

🇪🇸 mediación

🇹🇷 arabuluculuk

🇰🇷 중재하는

🇸🇦 الوساطة

🇨🇿 zprostředkování

🇸🇰 zmierovanie

🇨🇳 调解

🇸🇮 posredovanje

🇮🇸 miðlun

🇰🇿 делдалдық

🇬🇪 შეთანხმება

🇦🇿 arbitraj

🇲🇽 mediación

Etymology

The word 'mediating' derives from the Latin word 'mediator', which means 'one who stands in the middle'. The concept of mediation has roots in ancient civilizations where neutral parties helped resolve disputes. The practice became more formalized in various cultures, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and negotiation. In legal contexts, mediation emerged as an alternative to litigation in the 20th century, gaining recognition for its efficiency and effectiveness. Today, mediating is widely used in various fields such as business, law, and personal conflicts, highlighting the value placed on cooperation and consensus-building.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,350, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.