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adjudicator

British  
/ əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪtə /

noun

  1. a judge, esp in a competition

  2. an arbitrator, esp in a dispute

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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If verified by an adjudicator, the attempt would set a new world record, as none currently exists in the category.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

But she said Channel 4 can't investigate the women's allegations, which the men have denied, adding: "We are a broadcaster, not an adjudicator."

From BBC May 20, 2026

What is the first line of “The Star Spangled Banner”? They asked these types of questions at random, and it could be different in any office and among every adjudicator.

From Slate Sep. 16, 2025

The adjudicator speaks to the person in English so they can demonstrate their English language capability through conversation.

From Slate Sep. 16, 2025

The adjudicator was Liz Hansen, a veteran high school drama director in Iowa and officer with the theater association.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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