Mediating

Pronunciation: /ˈmidiˌeɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of mediating

verb to act as an intermediary or go-between in a dispute or negotiation

Example Sentences

A1 She is mediating between two friends who are arguing.

A2 The teacher is mediating a discussion between students about their project ideas.

B1 The mediator did a great job in mediating the conflict between the two parties.

B2 The therapist is skilled at mediating family disputes and helping them find common ground.

C1 The international organization specializes in mediating peace talks between warring nations.

C2 The experienced diplomat has a talent for mediating complex negotiations and finding mutually beneficial solutions.

Examples of mediating in a Sentence

formal The mediator is responsible for mediating disputes between the two parties.

informal I heard that Sarah will be mediating the meeting tomorrow.

slang I'm really good at mediating arguments between my friends.

figurative Music has a way of mediating my emotions when I'm feeling down.

Grammatical Forms of mediating

• past tense: mediated
• plural: mediators
• comparative: more mediating
• superlative: most mediating
• present tense: mediate
• future tense: will mediate
• perfect tense: have mediated
• continuous tense: is mediating
• singular: mediator
• positive degree: mediating
• infinitive: to mediate
• gerund: mediating
• participle: mediated

Origin and Evolution of mediating

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'mediating' originated from the Latin word 'mediare' which means 'to be in the middle' or 'to intervene'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mediating' has evolved to encompass the act of facilitating communication and negotiation between parties in conflict to reach a resolution or agreement.