negotiation
/nəˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK: /nɪˌɡəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
nəɡoʊ · SIEꞮ · ʃən (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
The process of achieving agreement through discussion.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French négociation, or from Latin negotiatio (“the carrying on of business, a wholesale business”), from negotiari (“to carry on business”); see negotiate.
Example Sentences
- "The specifics of the contract are still under negotiation."
- "The two parties entered into negotiations about the merger."
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