negotiation

noun
UK: /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
US: /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/

  1. Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.

    1. The negotiation was successful.
    2. The company entered into negotiation with the union to avoid a strike.

  2. The process of formally discussing something in order to reach an agreement.

    1. We are in negotiation about the price.
    2. Salary negotiation can be stressful, but preparation is key to a successful outcome.

Synonyms

deal mediation discussion agreement arbitration
negotiation verb

  1. To discuss something in an attempt to reach agreement.

    1. We need to negotiate a deal.
    2. The government is still trying to negotiate a peaceful settlement with the rebels.

  2. To successfully travel along or over something difficult or dangerous.

    1. He negotiated the busy road safely.
    2. The climbers skillfully negotiated the treacherous mountain pass despite the heavy snow.
negotiation adjective

  1. Relating to or involved in negotiation.

    1. The negotiation table is set.
    2. The negotiation process was complex and involved many different stakeholders.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "negotiation" in English means: Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement., The process of formally discussing something in order to reach an agreement..

The phonetic transcription of "negotiation" is /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ in British English and /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "negotiation": deal, mediation, discussion, agreement, arbitration.

Example usage of "negotiation": "The negotiation was successful.". More examples on the page.