arbitrate
ar·bi·trate
arbitrate · arbitrates · arbitrated · arbitrating
To make a judgment as an arbitrator or arbiterTo make a judgment (on a dispute) as an arbitrator or arbiter
/ˈɑːbɪtɹeɪt/
» They need to arbitrate this case.
Meaning
3 sensesTo make a judgment (on a dispute) as an arbitrator or arbiter
to arbitrate a disputed case
To submit (a dispute) to such judgment
(rare)To assign an arbitrary value to, or otherwise determine arbitrarily.
We wish to show f is continuous. Arbitrate epsilon greater than zero...
More definitions
- act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
Examples
2 sentencesThey need to arbitrate this case.
Joseph will arbitrate the game.
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From Latin arbitratus, past participle of arbitrari (“to be a witness, act as umpire”), frFrom Latin arbitratus, past participle of arbitrari (“to be a witness, act as umpire”), from arbiter (“umpire”); see arbiter.
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Forms
arbitrates, arbitrating, arbitrated, arbitrated| Base form | arbitrate · to arbitrate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | arbitrates |
| Present participle | arbitrating |
| Past simple | arbitrated |
| Past participle | arbitrated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
14 synonymsWord family
12 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