negotiation
gb/nɪɡˌoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ us/nɪɡˌoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
B1
Anglais
~ 2000
Sens
0 sens
Nom
B1
action
1
Discussion to reach agreement
A meeting or talk between people to try to agree on something.
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] is in negotiation with [someone] about [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'negotiation' (countable or uncountable noun) with 'negotiate' (verb), using them interchangeably in sentences.
Synonymes
bargaining (Often used for less formal or commercial discussions, sometimes involving price.)
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discussion (More general; not always with the goal of an agreement.)
Antonymes
dispute (A conflict or argument rather than a cooperative discussion.)
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breakdown (The failure of talks to reach agreement.)
Collocations
enter into negotiation
|successful negotiation
|negotiation process
|negotiation table
|peace negotiation
Thèmes
business
|law
|politics
|communication
Exemples
- The two companies are in negotiation over the terms of the merger.
- Peace negotiations between the countries lasted for months.
- Successful negotiation requires good communication skills.
- The contract was finalized after weeks of tough negotiation.
- He represented the union during wage negotiations.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We are in negotiation with the bank.
- The two sides started negotiation today.
- The team had a long negotiation about the plan.
- They ended the negotiation without an agreement.
Nom
B2
action
2
Arranging terms in business/politics
The act of deciding and changing rules or deals in business or politics.
Synonymes
deal-making (Informal term emphasizing the creation of agreements.)
Antonymes
stalemate (A situation where no progress can be made towards an agreement.)
Collocations
contract negotiation
|salary negotiation
|negotiation skills
Thèmes
business
|politics
|law
Exemples
- Salary negotiation can be stressful for new employees.
- Contract negotiations broke down after the company refused to raise its offer.
- Her negotiation skills helped secure a better deal for the client.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He is good at salary negotiation.
- The company failed in contract negotiation.
- She learned negotiation skills at work.
Nom
technical
C1
action
3
Transfer of financial instrument ownership
In finance, the act of giving someone legal rights to use money documents like checks.
Synonymes
endorsement (Specific act of signing to transfer ownership of a negotiable instrument.)
Collocations
negotiation of a check
|bill negotiation
Thèmes
finance
|law
|business
Exemples
- The bank handled the negotiation of the promissory note.
- Negotiation of a check requires proper endorsement.
- Legal rules govern the negotiation of bills of exchange.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The lawyer explained the negotiation of the check.
- The bank did the negotiation quickly.
- Negotiation of money papers needs care.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
negotiation
API
GB/nɪɡˌoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
US/nɪɡˌoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
ne - go - ti - ation (4 syllabes)
Stress on 4th syllable (ation)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: negotiation
- Plural: negotiation, negotiations
Famille de mots
Forms
negotiations
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
non-negotiable
adjective
Advanced or less common
negotiability
noun
renegotiate
verb
renegotiation
noun
Expressions
enter into negotiation
1/ˈɛntɚ ˈɪntu nɪɡˌoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Begin formal discussions for agreement
To start formal talks to try to agree on something.
Exemples
- The government entered into negotiation with the rebels to end the conflict.
- They entered into negotiation over the sale of the property.
negotiation table
1/nɪɡˌoʊʃiˈeɪʃən tˈeɪbəl/
fixed phrase
Place for formal discussions
A real or imagined place where people meet to talk and agree on something.
Exemples
- They returned to the negotiation table after a week-long break.
- Important decisions were made at the negotiation table.
peace negotiation
1/pˈis nɪɡˌoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Talks to end conflict
Formal talks between groups or countries to stop fighting and make peace.
Exemples
- Peace negotiations resumed after a ceasefire was declared.
- The peace negotiation process took over a year.
table for negotiation
1/tˈeɪbəl fɚ nɪɡˌoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Place or situation for talks
A situation or meeting where people talk to reach an agreement.
Exemples
- Several issues were brought to the table for negotiation.
- Both parties came to the table for negotiation with open minds.