intermediation

American  

[in-ter-mee-dee-ey-shuhn] / ˌɪn tərˌmi diˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of intermediating.

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Etymology

Origin of intermediation

First recorded in 1595–1605; intermediate ² + -ion

Example Sentences

Fragmentation compels banks and asset managers to localize balance sheets and hold excess capital, constraining cross-border intermediation and dampening growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Fragmentation compels banks and asset managers to localize balance sheets and hold excess capital, constraining cross-border intermediation and dampening growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

"Our banking subsidiaries continue to experience challenges on their intermediation margins as a result of the rapid increase in the cost of funds," the company said in a statement.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2023

The IIF also noted the growth of shadow banking, or credit intermediation from non-bank financials.

From Reuters • May 17, 2023

Among the boons conferred by the introduction of Chinese civilisation through the intermediation of the peninsular states, that which had had the most beneficial and enduring effect was the use of the written character.

From An Introduction to the History of Japan by Hara, Katsuro