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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She added that Channel 4 "is a broadcaster not an adjudicator" but as many have commented following the publication of our investigation, that statement rather misses the point.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The new system will not be open to students, who will be able to continue to raise concerns with their university and then to an independent adjudicator.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
There hadn’t been a standardized citizenship test until about 1986, and prior to that time, when people had their citizenship interview, they were all interviewed by an immigration adjudicator, who were previously called examiners.
From Slate • Sep. 16, 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 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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