negotiation
word
/nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
/nɪɡˈəʊʃɪˈeɪʃən/
Definition
A formal or informal discussion between two or more people or groups, trying to reach an agreement or compromise on a particular issue.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in formal or business contexts (job, salary, international, or contract negotiation). Common phrases: 'enter into negotiation', 'negotiation skills', 'successful/failed negotiation'. Not used for non-agreement discussions.
Spanish: negociaciónPortuguese (BR): negociaçãoPortuguese (PT): negociaçãoChinese (Simplified): 谈判 - 协商Chinese (Traditional): 談判 - 協商Hindi: मोलभाव - बातचीतArabic: مفاوضاتBengali: পরিচালনা (বিষয়ে আলোচনার মাধ্যমে চূড়ান্ত সিদ্ধান্ত নেয়া)Russian: переговорыJapanese: 交渉Vietnamese: đàm phán - thương lượngKorean: 협상Turkish: müzakereUrdu: مذاکراتIndonesian: negosiasi
Example Sentences
The negotiation took three days to finish.
basic
She is learning negotiation skills at work.
basic
A good negotiation needs patience and respect.
basic
After several rounds of negotiation, they finally reached a deal.
natural
We need open negotiation instead of secret talks.
natural
Without proper negotiation, both sides can lose out.
natural