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intermediary

/ˌɪn(t)ɚˈmidiˌɛɹi/

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What does intermediary mean?

adjective

  1. That intermediates.

noun

  1. An agent acting as a mediator between sides to facilitate agreement or cooperation.
  2. A person or organisation in an intermediate position (in a transaction, agreement, supply chain, etc.)
More meanings (1)

noun

  1. One or several stages of an event which occurs after the start and before the end.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˌɪn(t)ɚˈmidiˌɛɹi/

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Strata of vapour, hovering at different heights, formed intermediary spaces between the eye and the lower regions.
Alexander von Humboldt; Aimé BonplandPersonal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 1Translated by Thomasina RossProject Gutenberg ebook #6322
In this way we should become the universal intermediary between those who have no employment and those who want workmen.
William BoothIn Darkest England, and the Way OutProject Gutenberg ebook #475
More book examples (3)
It made the national state an intermediary between the realization of private personality on one side and of humanity on the other.
John DeweyDemocracy and Education: An Introduction to the Philosophy of EducationProject Gutenberg ebook #852
The lady of the triple cross is invaded by day, in the full light of the sun, thanks to my mischievous intermediary.
Jean-Henri FabreThe Life of the SpiderTranslated by Alexander Teixeira de MattosProject Gutenberg ebook #1887
His wide mouth spread into an answering smile, and locking one of his intermediary arms in mine we turned and walked back toward his mount.
Edgar Rice BurroughsA princess of MarsProject Gutenberg ebook #62