adjudicator
Translation
adjudicator, judge, arbiter
Examples
The adjudicator's decision is final.
The adjudicator's decision is final.
She served as an adjudicator for the competition.
She served as an adjudicator for the competition.
Grammar Patterns
((an adjudicator)) a person who acts as a judge in a competition or dispute The adjudicator listened to both sides of the argument.
Similar Words
Synonyms: judge, arbiter, referee, umpire
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'judicare' (to judge). The '-or' suffix denotes a person who performs an action.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'adds' a 'judgement'. The 'ad-' prefix often means 'to' or 'toward'.