Definition of ARBITRATE

arbitrate

Meanings

Verb

  • act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
  • To make a judgment (on a dispute) as an arbitrator or arbiter
  • To submit (a dispute) to such judgment
  • To assign an arbitrary value to, or otherwise determine arbitrarily.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin arbitratus, past participle of arbitrari (“to be a witness, act as umpire”), from arbiter (“umpire”); see arbiter.

Scrabble Score: 11

arbitrate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
arbitrate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
arbitrate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

arbitrate is a valid Words With Friends word