English > negotiation: 2 senses > noun 1, communication| Meaning | A discussion intended to produce an agreement. |
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| Example | "the buyout negotiation lasted several days" |
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| Synonyms | dialogue, talks |
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| Narrower | bargaining | The negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement |
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| collective bargaining | negotiation between an employer and trade union |
| diplomacy, diplomatic negotiations | negotiation between nations |
| horse trading | negotiation accompanied by mutual concessions and shrewd bargaining |
| mediation | A negotiation to resolve differences that is conducted by some impartial party / party |
| parley | A negotiation between enemies / enemies |
| Broader | discussion, give-and-take, word | An exchange of views on some topic |
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| Spanish | diálogo, gestión, negociación, tramitación |
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| Catalan | dialog, gestió, negociació, tramitació |
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| Verbs | negotiate | discuss the terms of an arrangement |
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