mediated

American

[mee-dee-ey-tid] / ˈmi diˌeɪ tɪd /

adjective

(of disputes, strikes, etc.) settled or resolved with the help of an intermediary.

In the 15 years in which he has served as a mediator, he has settled over 90% of his mediated disputes.
(of an agreement, truce, settlement, etc.) brought about with the help of an intermediary between parties.

A mediated divorce is much cheaper than negotiating through lawyers or going to court.
indirectly experienced, effected, or conveyed; happening by means of or through someone or something else.

I see technology as any mediated form of communication, rather than face-to-face communication.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of mediate.

Other Word Forms

unmediated adjective

Etymology

Origin of mediated

mediate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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But Tehran on Friday rejected mediated efforts to negotiate an end to the war, saying U.S. demands are unacceptable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Indirect talks between the US and Iran in Geneva in February, mediated by Oman, were making progress on the nuclear file.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

In this longer and more structured form, what began as an intentional scattering of ashes becomes an elegiac letter home mediated by shipwreck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Talks mediated by the Quad -- the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt -- have stalled for months, with Burhan accusing mediators of favouring the UAE.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Most of my communications were mediated by Melissa, who was now my deputy chief of staff and knew the contours of my life better than anyone.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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