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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNegotiation
/nɪˌɡoʊsiˈeɪʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
"The contract is currently under negotiation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin negotiatio, meaning 'a carrying on of business', stemming from negotium (business, employment), formed from nec (not) and otium (ease, leisure). It entered the English language in the late 15th century initially denoting the conduct of business affairs before evolving to emphasize diplomatic and formal bargaining discussions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Negotiation" is said worldwide
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négociation
Transliteration: negotsiasyon
"Les négociations ont duré toute la nuit."
Verhandlung
Transliteration: Verhandlung
"Die Verhandlungen waren erfolgreich."
negoziazione
Transliteration: negoziazione
"La trattativa e la negoziazione richiedono tempo."
negociación
Transliteration: negociacion
"La negociación llegó a un buen puerto."
negociação
Transliteration: negociacao
"As negociações continuam amanhã."
बातचीत
Transliteration: baatchit
"दोनों पक्षों के बीच बातचीत जारी है।"
谈判
Transliteration: tánpàn
"谈判已经进入了最后阶段。"
협상
Transliteration: hyeopsang
"우리는 중요한 협상을 앞두고 있다."
交渉
Transliteration: kōshō
"その交渉は妥協点を見出した。"
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