Meaning & use
bargaining
The process of discussing terms with someone in order to reach an agreement, especially about a price or contract.
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After some tough bargaining, the two companies finally agreed on a fair licensing fee.
Union representatives entered collective bargaining with the company over wages and benefits.
A note on using this word
Bargaining commonly appears in the phrase "collective bargaining," referring to negotiations between employers and organized groups of workers.
Words with a similar meaning
negotiationhaggling
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