Adjudicate Meaning in English

word

US

əˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt

uh-JOO-di-kayt

UK

ɐdʒˈuːdɪkˌeɪt

uh-JOOD-i-kayt

Definition

To make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute, often in a legal or official context.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and commonly used in legal or official language. Collocates with 'dispute', 'case', 'competition'. Not used in casual conversation. Synonyms: 'decide', 'judge', but more formal. 'Adjudicate on/over' is typical for the matter being decided.

• Spanish: juzgar - dirimir
• Portuguese (BR): julgar - decidir (em tribunal)
• Portuguese (PT): julgar - decidir (em tribunal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 裁决 - 裁定
• Chinese (Traditional): 裁決 - 裁定
• Hindi: निर्णय करना - न्याय करना
• Arabic: يفصل - يحكم
• Bengali: বিচার করা - নির্ণয় করা
• Russian: выносить решение - судить (в правовом смысле)
• Japanese: 裁定する - 判断する（公式・法律的な場面）
• Vietnamese: phán quyết - xét xử
• Korean: 판결하다 - 심사하다
• Turkish: karar vermek (hukuki/yarışma için) - hükme bağlamak
• Urdu: فیصلہ کرنا - عدالتی فیصلہ دینا
• Indonesian: mengadili - memutuskan (secara hukum/resmi)

Example Sentences

The judge will adjudicate the case tomorrow.

basic

A panel was chosen to adjudicate the competition.

basic

Only the court can adjudicate legal disputes like this.

basic

It took months for the committee to finally adjudicate on the matter.

natural

He acted as an expert to adjudicate between the two sides.

natural

Sometimes disputes get so complex that no one wants to adjudicate.

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