Bargaining
/ˈbɑːɡənɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe act of negotiating prices or terms in a transaction.
/ˈbɑːɡənɪŋ/
The process of negotiating.
The bargaining process was long and arduous.
💡 Simply: Talking to get a better deal.
More Examples
She was a skilled negotiator, a master of bargaining.
How It's Used
"The bargaining between the union and management lasted for weeks."
"Successful bargaining requires compromise from both sides."
To negotiate, especially over the price of something.
/ˈbɑːɡənɪŋ/
To negotiate a price or terms.
We bargained for a better price on the car.
💡 Simply: To try to get a better price.
More Examples
They were bargaining over the terms of the contract.
How It's Used
"She was bargaining hard to get a lower price."
"The salesperson was skillfully bargaining with the customer."
From Middle English *bargayning*, from Old North French *barganier*, from Frankish *bargan*, from Proto-Germanic *barganōn-, meaning 'an agreement, a transaction'.
The word has been used in similar contexts for centuries, referring to the process of negotiation and exchange.
Memory tip
Think of 'bartering' – a similar process of exchanging goods or services.
Word Origin
"agreement, transaction"