mediation
/ˌmiːdiˈeɪʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: mediations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Negotiation to resolve differences conducted by an impartial party.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of intervening for the purpose of bringing about a settlement.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “mediation” mean?
Negotiation to resolve differences conducted by an impartial party.
Is “mediation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.