judicator
- noun
- /ˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪtər/
- Each team presented their arguments to the judicator during the debate competition.
Examples
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The judicator announced the winner of the competition.
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A fair judicator is essential for resolving conflicts in any organization.
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The judicator listened carefully before announcing the verdict.
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Can a judicator change the outcome of a game?
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A skilled judicator ensured that all participants had a fair chance in the competition.
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During the talent show, the judicator carefully evaluated each performance before providing feedback.
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In disputes over the rules, the judicator made impartial decisions that everyone respected.
Synonyms
A judge on a high court such as a supreme court
A local official who hears small legal cases and decides on minor crimes or disputes
A person who makes decisions in sports or disputes to make sure rules are followed
A person who settles a disagreement and makes a final decision
A person who hears a dispute outside court and makes a decision both sides must accept
A person who decides a disagreement between people or groups
A person like a judge or jury who decides what happened in a legal case
A person who gives scores and feedback in a competition
A judge or court with power to hear and decide criminal cases
How Authoritative
Surface Forms
Morphology
judicator = judicate (transparent) = judicate + or
Formed from the verb 'judicate' plus the agentive suffix '-or', indicating a person who judges.
Etymology
Judicator comes from the Latin root judic- meaning 'to judge', the same root in judge and judgment. So a judicator is a person who listens to both sides and gives a fair decision.