ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Arbitrate

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɑːbɪtɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Arbitrate is a verb meaning To make a judgment (on a dispute) as an arbitrator or arbiter.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

  1. To submit (a dispute) to such judgment
  2. (mathematics, rare) To assign an arbitrary value to, or otherwise determine arbitrarily.

Example Sentences

to arbitrate a disputed case
We wish to show f is continuous. Arbitrate epsilon greater than zero.
There shall your swords and lances arbitrate / The swelling difference of your settled hate.

Word Forms

Synonyms for arbitrate

Depending on context, synonyms include adjudge, deem, adjudicate, doom, hear, judge.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include intercede, mediate, liaise, arbitral, arbitration, adjudicate.

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