adjudicate
To decide, rule on, or settle as a judgeTo decide, rule on, or settle as a judge.
» The referee had to adjudicate the disputed play.
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3 senses(transitive)To decide, rule on, or settle as a judge.
urteilen, entscheiden, richten
суди́тьsudítʹ, выноси́ть реше́ниеvynosítʹ rešénije
(intransitive, often)To act as a judge.
richten
(transitive)To seize or convey as security.
- put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
- bring to an end; settle conclusively
Examples
2 sentencesThe referee had to adjudicate the disputed play.
I always got talked into adjudicating their relationship troubles.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Latin adiūdicō, adiūdicātus, from ad + iūdicō (“to judge”). Doublet of adjudBorrowed from Latin adiūdicō, adiūdicātus, from ad + iūdicō (“to judge”). Doublet of adjudge.
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Forms
adjudicates, adjudicating, adjudicated, adjudicated| Base form | adjudicate · to adjudicate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | adjudicates |
| Present participle | adjudicating |
| Past simple | adjudicated |
| Past participle | adjudicated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
13 synonymsWord family
10 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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