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mediating

/ˈmiːdiˌeɪtɪŋ/ /ˈmiːdieɪtɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To resolve differences, or to bring about a settlement, between conflicting parties.

Examples :

"The teacher is mediating a disagreement between two students who both claim the same toy. "
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Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration differences

differences noun

/ˈdɪfɹənsɪz/

The quality of being different.

"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."

Illustration conflicting

conflicting verb

/kənˈflɪktɪŋ/ /ˈkɑnˌflɪktɪŋ/

To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible

"My need to sleep early is conflicting with my desire to finish this interesting book. "

Illustration discussions

discussions noun

/dɪˈskʌʃənz/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration intermediary

intermediary noun

/ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/ /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiəri/

An agent acting as a mediator between sides that may disagree.

"The guidance counselor acted as an intermediary between the student and the teacher to resolve the grading dispute. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration viewpoints

viewpoints noun

/ˈvjuːpɔɪnts/

The position from which something is observed or considered; an angle, outlook or point of view.

"The students discussed the story from different viewpoints, considering how each character felt. "

Illustration intervene

intervene verb

/ˌɪntərˈviːn/ /ˌɪnɾərˈviːn/

To become involved in a situation, so as to alter or prevent an action.

"The police had to be called to intervene in the fight."

Illustration communicative

communicative adjective

/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪv/ /kəˈmjunɪkətɪv/

Eager to communicate; talkative.

"My sister is very communicative; she always shares her thoughts and feelings with everyone. "

Illustration disagreement

disagreement noun

/dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/

An argument or debate.

"They had a bit of a disagreement about what color to paint the bedroom, but they have reached a compromise."

Illustration settlement

settlement noun

/ˈset.l.mənt/

The act of settling.

"The settlement of the family argument took several hours. "