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negotiation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ · UK /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/

Forms: negotiations

negotiation means: Discussion between people or groups who are trying to agree on something.

noun

REACHING AGREEMENTB2

Discussion between people or groups who are trying to agree on something.

  • The price is open to negotiation.
  • Months of negotiation led to a new contract.
  • The two sides began negotiations over pay.

How to use it: negotiation with someone (We entered into negotiation with the owners.); negotiation over something (Negotiations over the price continued all week.)

Similar words: talks, bargaining

Common phrases: under negotiation, through negotiation, salary negotiation

Questions about negotiation

What does negotiation mean?

Discussion between people or groups who are trying to agree on something.

What is negotiation in other languages?

Türkçe: müzakere · Español: negociación · Français: négociation · Deutsch: Verhandlung · Italiano: negoziazione · 日本語: 交渉

How do you pronounce negotiation?

In American English /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/; in British English /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/.

How do you use negotiation in a sentence?

The price is open to negotiation. Months of negotiation led to a new contract.

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