Adjudicate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈjü-di-ˌkāt/ ad·ju·di·cate

Meaning & Definition of Adjudicate

Adjudicate (verb)

  1. to make an official decision about who is right in (a dispute), to settle judicially
  2. to act as judge

Adjudicate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)

    "when we asked the salesclerk to adjudicate our disagreement, she agreed with me that the white shoes looked better"

    similar: adjudge, arbitrate, decide, determine, judge, referee, rule (on), settle, umpire
    related: consider, deem, deliberate, hear, ponder, weigh, size up, mediate, moderate, negotiate, prosecute, try, find (for or against), conclude, resolve, redetermine, rejudge
    near: equivocate, hedge, pussyfoot, skirt

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Adjudicate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Adjudicate:

adjudge, arbitrate, decide, determine, judge, referee, rule (on), settle, umpire

Related Words for Adjudicate

consider, deem, deliberate, hear, ponder, weigh, size up, mediate, moderate, negotiate, prosecute, try, find (for or against), conclude, resolve, redetermine, rejudge

Near Antonyms of Adjudicate

equivocate, hedge, pussyfoot, skirt

Word Forms of Adjudicate

Inflections: adjudicated, adjudicating

Derived words: adjudicative (adjective), adjudicator (noun), adjudicatory (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Adjudicate

borrowed from Latin adjūdicātus, past participle of adjūdicāre "to adjudge"

First known use: circa 1695t

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Frequently Asked Questions about Adjudicate

What does "Adjudicate" mean?

"Adjudicate" means to make an official decision about who is right in (a dispute), to settle judicially. As a verb, it is defined as: to make an official decision about who is right in (a dispute), to settle judicially.

What is another word for "Adjudicate"?

Other words for "Adjudicate" include adjudge, arbitrate, decide, determine, judge, referee, rule (on) and settle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Adjudicate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Adjudicate"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Adjudicate". Common alternatives include adjudge, arbitrate, decide, determine, judge, referee, rule (on), settle and umpire.

How do you use "Adjudicate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Adjudicate" in a sentence: "when we asked the salesclerk to adjudicate our disagreement, she agreed with me that the white shoes looked better".

Is "Adjudicate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Adjudicate" is a verb.

Is "Adjudicate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Adjudicate" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Adjudicate"?

"Adjudicate" is pronounced /ə-ˈjü-di-ˌkāt/ and divided into syllables as ad·ju·di·cate.

What is the origin of the word "Adjudicate"?

"Adjudicate" comes from borrowed from Latin adjūdicātus, past participle of adjūdicāre "to adjudge". First known use: circa 1695t.