Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The act of discussing something formally to reach an agreement.
Negotiation
/nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The negotiation lasted three long hours.He is great at salary negotiation with managers.
Etymology:
Late Middle English, from Latin negotiatio, meaning business transaction, derived from negotiari meaning to carry on business, from negotium (business, occupation) formed by neg- (not) + otium (leisure).
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