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.