mediation

noun
UK: /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

  1. The process of trying to end a disagreement between two or more people or groups.

    1. Mediation helped us solve the problem faster.
    2. The company agreed to mediation to resolve the contract dispute, and it was successful.

  2. Involvement in a dispute in order to solve it; the action of a third party intervening on behalf of others.

    1. We used mediation to avoid a long trial.
    2. Through careful mediation, the negotiator managed to bring both sides to a compromise.

  3. A negotiation to resolve differences conducted by some impartial party.

    1. The union requested mediation with the management.
    2. After failed negotiations, the company agreed to court-ordered mediation with their suppliers.

Synonyms

arbitration negotiation intervention intercession
mediation verb

  1. To intervene in a dispute to bring about an agreement or reconciliation.

    1. I will mediate to resolve this issue quickly.
    2. The diplomat offered to mediate between the warring factions, aiming for peaceful discussions.

  2. To help find a solution to a disagreement.

    1. Can you mediate the conflict between them?
    2. An expert was appointed to mediate the land dispute, helping clarify the property rights.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mediation" in English means: The process of trying to end a disagreement between two or more people or groups., Involvement in a dispute in order to solve it; the action of a third party intervening on behalf of others., A negotiation to resolve differences conducted by some impartial party..

The phonetic transcription of "mediation" is /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mediation": arbitration, negotiation, intervention, intercession.

Example usage of "mediation": "Mediation helped us solve the problem faster.". More examples on the page.