Word
mediation
Phoneticsme·di·a·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌmidiˈeɪʃən/
UK/mˌiːdɪˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01conflict resolution
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal
n. a way of solving a disagreement by having a neutral person help both sides talk and reach an agreement.
n. the process of intervention by an impartial third party to facilitate communication and negotiation between disputants.
“The couple decided to try mediation to settle their divorce without going to court.”
“The union and the management finally agreed to independent mediation after six weeks of failed direct negotiations.”
Pitfall
The judge forced a mediation between the two companies.
The judge ordered the two companies to enter mediation.
Mediation is usually treated as an uncountable process you 'enter' or 'go to', rather than a single event you 'have'.
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02heritage interpretation
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Technical · Academic
n. the way information about a historical site or museum object is explained to the public.
n. the professional practice of interpreting and communicating the significance of cultural or natural heritage to an audience.
“The museum's new mediation strategy includes interactive screens for younger visitors.”
“Effective cultural mediation requires a delicate balance between academic rigour and accessible storytelling to engage diverse gallery audiences.”
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Real-World Examples
“He credited Qatar with playing an important role in mediation efforts to halt fighting in the region.” “In July, the African Union’s special envoy to Sudan, Mohamed Belaiche, discussed the political and security situation in Khartoum, African mediation efforts and the reopening of the African Union’s office in the capital.” Etymology
From Middle English mediacion, mediacioun, medyacion, medyacyoun from Middle French mediacion and its etymon Late Latin mediātiō, from mediārī (“intervene”), from Latin medius (“middle”). By surface analysis, mediate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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