Intermediation

Pronunciation: /ˈˌɪntɝˈˌmidieɪʃən/

Intermediation (noun)

  1. The act of being a middle person who connects two sides so they can agree or work together.
  2. The process where a firm or institution links savers and borrowers, moving money between them.
  3. The service of matching buyers and sellers, reducing search time and helping trades happen.

Examples

  • Intermediation helps two sides reach an agreement.
  • The team used intermediation to reduce misunderstandings.