Do charges dismissed mean the same as adjudication?

No, charges dismissed and adjudication do not mean the same thing. When charges are dismissed, it means that the court has decided not to proceed with the case, often due to lack of evidence or other reasons. Adjudication, on the other hand, refers to the legal process of resolving a dispute or deciding a case, which can result in a verdict or judgment. Therefore, a dismissal does not involve a formal adjudication of the charges.