arbitrate

CEFRC2

/ˈɑːbɪtɹeɪt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To settle a disagreement by acting as an independent judge.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To assign an arbitrary value to, or otherwise determine arbitrarily.

Examples

  • Joseph will arbitrate the game.

  • They need to arbitrate this case.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To submit (a dispute) to such judgment

  2. To make a judgment (on a dispute) as an arbitrator or arbiter

More examples

In context

  • We wish to show f is continuous. Arbitrate epsilon greater than zero...

  • to arbitrate a disputed case

  • There shall your swords and lances arbitrate / The swelling difference of your settled hate.

Synonyms

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The two companies needed a neutral party to blank their contract dispute.

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Origin

verb

From Latin arbitratus, past participle of arbitrari (“to be a witness, act as umpire”), from arbiter (“umpire”); see arbiter.