adjudicator
Britishnoun
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a judge, esp in a competition
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an arbitrator, esp in a dispute
Example Sentences
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The adjudicator present at the draw said the ball she pulled out at the second attempt - revealing the home side in the first semi-final - was the same as the one she dropped.
From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025
It was up to the adjudicator to verify that the person had an understanding of the American system of government.
From Slate • Sep. 16, 2025
The woman’s lawyers also argued that she was not given an opportunity to contest her family’s detention in front of a neutral adjudicator.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025
Robins, who acts as adjudicator, declared in advance that mutual BBC colleagues did not count.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 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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