adjudicate
/əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt/
verb
- To make an official decision about a dispute or problem, especially in a court or formal setting.
- The committee has the authority to adjudicate claims for compensation.
- An independent panel was formed to adjudicate the contract dispute.
- The judge will adjudicate the case next week.
- To act as a judge or referee in a competition or contest.
- The referee will adjudicate any disagreements during the match.
- She was asked to adjudicate the final round of the debate tournament.
- Three experts were invited to adjudicate the science fair.