Negotiation
/nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
A process of discussion between people who are trying to agree on something.
/nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
A discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
The negotiations to purchase the house were successful.
💡 Simply: Imagine two friends deciding where to eat. They talk, compromise, and find a place they both like. That's like a negotiation!
👶 For kids: When grown-ups talk to each other to make a deal or decide something together.
More Examples
The union and management are in active negotiations.
The negotiations resulted in a significant pay raise for the employees.
How It's Used
"The company entered negotiations with the labor union."
"Peace negotiations between the two countries were crucial."
"The diplomats engaged in lengthy negotiations to resolve the crisis."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
To be at the negotiating table
To be actively participating in negotiations.
"Both parties are finally at the negotiating table, trying to resolve the conflict."
Negotiation leverage
A party's power or advantage in a negotiation.
"The company's strong financial position gave it significant negotiation leverage."
From Latin *negotiatio* ('a business transaction'), from *negotiari* ('to do business'), from *negōtium* ('business, occupation'), from *nec* ('not') + *ōtium* ('leisure').
The word 'negotiation' has been used since the 16th century to describe the process of conducting business and diplomatic affairs.
Memory tip
Think of a 'go' and a 'she' talking to each other and forming an agreement.