negotiation
/nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
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Also seen as: negotiations
Meaning · English
The process of achieving agreement through discussion.
Noun
Examples
The specifics of the contract are still under negotiation.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “negotiation” mean?
The process of achieving agreement through discussion.
Is “negotiation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.