intermediary

American  

[in-ter-mee-dee-er-ee] / ˌɪn tərˈmi diˌɛr i /

noun

plural

intermediaries

1. an intermediate agent or agency; a go-between or mediator.

   Synonyms:

   umpire, arbitrator

2. a medium or means.

3. an intermediate form or stage.

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adjective

1. being between; intermediate.

2. acting between persons, parties, etc.; serving as an intermediate agent or agency.

   an intermediary power.

intermediary British  

/ ˌɪntəˈmiːdɪərɪ /

noun

1. a person who acts as a mediator or agent between parties

2. something that acts as a medium or means

3. an intermediate state or period

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adjective

1. acting as an intermediary

2. situated, acting, or coming between; intermediate

Etymology

Origin of intermediary

1785–95; < Late Latin intermedi ( um ) intervening place + -ary; intermediate ¹

Example Sentences

In recent years, lending to so-called business credit intermediaries, which include the nontraded business-development companies, or BDCs, that have faced a surge of redemption requests, has been a bright spot for loan growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Forward‑thinking institutions should position themselves as infrastructure providers to the digital economy rather than traditional financial intermediaries,” as they deploy new technology, Chiaverini wrote.

From MarketWatch

Boiler Juice, an intermediary website which took the order on behalf of supplier Tincknell Fuels, said the industry aimed to prioritise deliveries for vulnerable customers and urged the Weetmans to get in touch.

From BBC

One intermediary in Nigeria advertised that he charges would-be recruits the equivalent of $3,700, which is due when the visa or enlistment is confirmed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wall Street executives believe that blockchain could accelerate the process of settling stock transactions and reduce intermediary costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• broker
• emissary
• go-between
• mediator
• negotiator