Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.tərˈmidiˌɛri/
noun a person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement or reconciliation; a mediator
A1 An intermediary helped me communicate with the seller.
A2 The travel agent acted as an intermediary between the tourists and the hotel.
B1 The lawyer served as an intermediary in the negotiation process.
B2 The diplomat acted as an intermediary to facilitate peace talks between the two countries.
C1 The intermediary played a crucial role in resolving the dispute between the two parties.
C2 The intermediary's impartiality was essential in mediating the complex business deal.
adjective acting as a mediator or an intermediate agent; involving an intermediate agency or an intermediate step
A1 The intermediary step in the recipe is to mix the dry ingredients.
A2 The intermediary level of difficulty in this game is perfect for beginners.
B1 The intermediary role of the teacher is to facilitate learning in the classroom.
B2 The intermediary company helped negotiate the deal between the two parties.
C1 The intermediary language used in the report made it easier for non-experts to understand.
C2 The intermediary stage of the project required careful coordination between all team members.
formal The intermediary played a crucial role in facilitating communication between the two parties.
informal I prefer to use an intermediary when dealing with sensitive matters.
slang The intermediary hooked us up with a sweet deal on the new apartment.
figurative Trust is like an intermediary that bridges the gap between two hearts.
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