1. people who act as judges in a competition, dispute, or legal proceeding
Usage: plural of adjudicator

Examples

• The adjudicators will announce the winner of the debate tournament tomorrow.
• Three experienced adjudicators evaluated each performance in the music competition.
• The adjudicators deliberated for two hours before reaching their decision.
• All adjudicators must remain impartial throughout the judging process.
• The dance competition featured professional adjudicators from around the country.
• Students can appeal the adjudicators’ ruling within 48 hours of the announcement.