in·ter·me·di·ar·y

[in-ter-mee-dee-er-ee] noun, plural in·ter·me·di·ar·ies, adjective
noun
1.
an intermediate agent or agency; a go-between or mediator.
2.
a medium or means.
3.
an intermediate form or stage.
adjective
4.
being between; intermediate.
5.
acting between persons, parties, etc.; serving as an intermediate agent or agency: an intermediary power.
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Origin:
1785–95; < Late Latin intermedi(um) intervening place + -ary; see intermediate1


1. arbitrator, umpire.
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intermediary (ˌɪntəˈmiːdɪərɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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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