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intermediary

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiəri/ · UK /ˌɪntəˈmiːdiəri/

intermediary means: A person who helps two sides communicate and reach an agreement.

noun

HELPING BOTH SIDESC1

A person who helps two sides communicate and reach an agreement.

  • She acted as an intermediary.
  • An intermediary helped the two families settle their dispute.
  • Both sides agreed to speak through a trusted intermediary.

How to use it: intermediary between A and B (He served as an intermediary between the workers and management.)

Similar words: mediator, go-between

Common phrases: act as intermediary, intermediary between sides

TRANSACTION MIDDLEMANC1

A person or organization that stands between others in a sale, agreement, or supply process.

  • We bought the goods through an intermediary.
  • The bank acts as a financial intermediary.
  • Removing intermediaries reduced the price paid by customers.

How to use it: intermediary between A and B (The wholesaler is an intermediary between the factory and local shops.)

Similar words: middleman, broker

Common phrases: financial intermediary, use an intermediary

Questions about intermediary

What does intermediary mean?

A person who helps two sides communicate and reach an agreement.

What is intermediary in other languages?

Türkçe: arabulucu · Español: mediador · Français: médiateur · Deutsch: Vermittler · Italiano: mediatore · 日本語: 仲介者

How do you pronounce intermediary?

In American English /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiəri/; in British English /ˌɪntəˈmiːdiəri/.

How do you use intermediary in a sentence?

She acted as an intermediary. An intermediary helped the two families settle their dispute.

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