noun
negotiation
nih-goh-shee-AY-shuhn
noun
1
Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
"The two sides entered negotiation after months of disagreement."
"Salary negotiation can feel awkward, but it's expected."
How to Use Negotiation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe back-and-forth talking that leads to a deal.
Common pairings
peace negotiations
salary negotiation
in negotiation
Word Forms
negotiations plural
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Etymology
From Latin negotiatio, "the carrying on of business," from negotiari, "to do business."