negotiation

noun

ne·​go·​ti·​a·​tion ni-ˌgō-shē-ˈā-shən 

nonstandard

-sē- 

: the action or process of negotiating or being negotiated

—often used in plural

Negotiations between the two governments have failed to produce an agreement.

Synonyms

• accommodation
• compromise
• concession
• give-and-take

Examples of negotiation in a Sentence

We need a negotiation between the townspeople and mayor over the site of the new library.

She is skilled at negotiation.

The college president was against any negotiation with the students.

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, with a clearer picture of the district’s financial landscape and a commitment to equitable compensation, negotiations are set to resume on March 14 and 21. —Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025

Several hostages remained captive in Gaza and the ceasefire deal included successful negotiations for the return of dozens of them. —Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025

His vision sought to integrate Kurdish demands into a broader democratic framework, emphasizing peaceful negotiations over violent confrontation. —Sefa Secen & Serhun Al / Made By History, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025

Catch up quick: The Jimmy Butler experience turned into a rollercoaster ride this season, as contract negotiations and ultimately a trade demand cast a dark cloud over the team. —Martin Vassolo, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English negociacion "dealing with people," borrowed from Latin negōtiātiōn-, negōtiātiō "business, trade," from negōtiārī "to do business, trade, deal" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns — more at negotiate

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing negotiation

• in negotiation
• open to negotiation
• under negotiation