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arbiter

The correct spelling is arbiter.

How to pronounce arbiter

/ˈɑːbɪtə(ɹ)/
noun

IPA: /ˈɑːbɪtə(ɹ)/

Say it like: Arb-ite-r

The correct spelling is arbiter. A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them; an arbitrator. For example: "Television and film, not Vogue and similar magazines, are the arbiters of fashion."

Usage Examples

Television and film, not Vogue and similar magazines, are the arbiters of fashion.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them; an arbitrator.
  2. 2.(with of) A person or object having the power of judging and determining, or ordaining, without control; one whose power of deciding and governing is not limited.
  3. 3.A component in circuitry that allocates scarce resources.

verb

  1. 1.To act as arbiter.

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