negotiation
noun
Simple meaning
A discussion intended to produce an agreement.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
nɪɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
A discussion intended to produce an agreement
“The buyout negotiation lasted several days.”
The process of achieving agreement through discussion.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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This meaning: A discussion intended to produce an agreement
Used this way, negotiation is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The buyout negotiation lasted several days.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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Negotiation between nations.
Related Words
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- talksnoun
- bargainingnoun
- treatynoun
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Synonyms
Sense: discussion intended to produce an agreement
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