Mediation

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of mediation

noun the act or process of mediating between two parties in order to resolve a dispute or come to an agreement

Example Sentences

A1 Mediation is a process where a neutral third party helps two people resolve a conflict.

A2 In some cultures, mediation is a common way to settle disputes without going to court.

B1 The company decided to use mediation to resolve the disagreement between the employees.

B2 Mediation can be a cost-effective and efficient way to reach a resolution in legal disputes.

C1 The mediator used various techniques during the mediation session to facilitate communication and problem-solving.

C2 The success of the mediation ultimately depends on the willingness of the parties to compromise and work towards a mutually beneficial solution.

Examples of mediation in a Sentence

formal Mediation is often used as a method to resolve disputes outside of court.

informal I heard they're going through mediation to settle their differences.

slang Let's just mediation this and move on.

figurative The sunset served as a beautiful mediation between day and night.

Grammatical Forms of mediation

past tense

mediated

plural

mediations

comparative

more mediation

superlative

most mediation

present tense

mediates

future tense

will mediate

perfect tense

has mediated

continuous tense

is mediating

singular

mediation

positive degree

mediate

infinitive

to mediate

gerund

mediating

participle

mediated

Origin and Evolution of mediation

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'mediation' originated from the Latin word 'mediatio', which comes from the verb 'mediare' meaning to be in the middle.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mediation' has evolved to encompass the act of intervening in a dispute to help resolve it, often through a neutral third party.