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compromise

compromise

Meaning of compromise

middle solution

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British English/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
American English/ə ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/
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compromise with German translation

compromise usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

We reached a compromise: I will handle the reports and you will meet the clients.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

To move the project forward the team agreed to a compromise on the budget.

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compromise belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

compromiseKompromiss
familyFamilie
parentsEltern
momMama
dadPapa
childKind
childrenKinder

compromise synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between compromise / settlement / agreement / deal / give-and-take / mutual concession

🇬🇧English

typically a formal or legal resolution; emphasizes the outcome rather than mutual give-and-take

B2Often

They accepted a monetary settlement to avoid a long court case.

🇬🇧English

mutual consent or arrangement between parties; covers both formal contracts and informal understandings

B2Very Often

They finally came to an agreement on the project timeline.

🇬🇧English

informal term for an arrangement or transaction; often commercial or casual

B2Very Often

We struck a deal to share the costs.

G
🇬🇧English
give-and-take

reciprocal concessions and flexibility between parties; emphasizes ongoing mutual adjustment

B2Often

Healthy relationships require some give-and-take.

M
🇬🇧English
mutual concession

explicit phrase denoting reciprocal concessions; essentially describes the core of a compromise

B2Rarely

The agreement was the result of mutual concessions by both parties.

T
🇬🇧English
trade-off

a situation in which to gain one thing you have to give up another; emphasizes costs and benefits rather than mutual agreement

B2Often

Choosing speed over accuracy is a trade-off we must consider.

C
🇬🇧English
concession

a single act of yielding or giving up something; often a component of a compromise rather than the whole agreement

B2Often

He made several concessions to get the deal done.

🇬🇧English

adjustment or making allowances to suit others; often implies a practical arrangement rather than formal settlement

B2Rarely

They made an accommodation to the schedule to help the new team member.

B
🇬🇧English
bargaining

the process of negotiating terms; focuses on the back-and-forth rather than the final compromise

B2Often

Collective bargaining between the union and management lasted weeks.

🇬🇧English

general agreement among a group; implies broad acceptance rather than bilateral concessions

B2Often

The committee reached a consensus on the proposal.

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How to pronounce compromise and what this word means

compromise means compromise. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce compromise

/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise translation

compromise

compromise examples

We reached a compromise: I will handle the reports and you will meet the clients.

compromise transcription

/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/, /ə ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/

Questions about this word

compromise meaning: what does it mean?

middle solution

compromise pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

compromise is pronounced as /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

compromise definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We reached a compromise: I will handle the reports and you will meet the clients. Translation: Мы пришли к компромиссу: я займусь отчётами, а ты встретишься с клиентами.

Is compromise part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, compromise can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is compromise part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?

Yes, compromise can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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