We finally reached a deal after hours of negotiation.
We finally reached a deal after hours of negotiation.
English
negotiation
nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃ(ə)n, nəˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən, nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən, nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən
Meaning: discussion aimed at reaching an agreement
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Example sentences
The details of the agreement are still under negotiation.
The details of the agreement are still under negotiation.
Police freed the hostage after a tense negotiation.
Police freed the hostage after a tense negotiation.
There were several complications during the negotiations.
There were several complications during the negotiations.
The small country has little diplomatic leverage in the ongoing negotiations.
The small country has little diplomatic leverage in the ongoing negotiations.
Usage Notes
Can refer to the process itself (uncountable) or specific instances of discussion (countable, often plural as 'negotiations'). 'Under negotiation' means being discussed currently.
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