adjudicators

adjudicators — noun

1. people or panels whose job is to decide formally which side should win in a disp

1.名詞C1
釋義

people or panels whose job is to decide formally which side should win in a dispute, complaint, or competition

例句

After the final round, the adjudicators compared scores before announcing the winner.

adjudicators compare scores before a final decision

The festival invited three adjudicators from Seoul, Nairobi, and Toronto.

同義詞
  • judge

    more general and especially common for a court official

  • arbitrator

    used for disputes outside court, often with a binding decision

  • referee

    used in sports and some contests, with more focus on enforcing rules during the event

用法筆記

Usually found in formal settings such as competitions, complaint processes, and contract disputes. Use 'judge' for a courtroom official and 'referee' for someone controlling play during a match; adjudicators weigh performances or evidence before deciding.

常見錯誤

❌The adjudicators blew the whistle and restarted the football match.
✅The referee blew the whistle and restarted the football match.
💡Adjudicators decide results or disputes; a referee controls play on the field.