intermediary

a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C14H9Cl5, usually derived from chloral by reaction with chlorobenzene in the presence of fuming sulfuric acid: used as an insecticide and as a scabicide and pediculicide: agricultural use prohibited in the U.S.

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Origin:
1785–95; < Late Latin intermedi(um) intervening place + -ary; see intermediate¹

Synonyms
1. arbitrator, umpire.

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intermediary (ˌɪntəˈmiːdɪərɪ)

—n , pl -aries
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

—*adj*
4.	acting as an intermediary
5.	situated, acting, or coming between; intermediate

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Example sentences

But this hub will only be regarded as an intermediary solution to a larger

problem.

The service such an intermediary offers is priceless and can charge even

standard investment banking fees.

The deed, when done, was paid for through an intermediary.

In the past, the banker or broker could act as an intermediary and could advise

investors on their choices.

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