How to Pronounce "Adjudicate"

verb (used with object),ad·ju·di·cat·ed, ad·ju·di·cat·ing.
to pronounce or decree by judicial sentence.

to settle or determine (an issue or dispute) judicially.

to act as judge of (a contest).

verb (used without object),ad·ju·di·cat·ed, ad·ju·di·cat·ing.
to sit in judgment (usually followed by upon).