1. a person who makes an official decision about a disagreement or competition
Usage: formal

Examples

• The adjudicator ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
• An independent adjudicator was appointed to resolve the dispute.
• The dance competition required three adjudicators to score the performances.
• She served as an adjudicator for the poetry contest.
• The adjudicator’s decision is final and binding.
• Both parties agreed to accept the adjudicator’s judgment.