bargaining

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/ˈbɑːɡɪnɪŋ/

noun
discussions between people in order to reach agreement on something such as prices, wages, working conditions, etc.

bargaining in a sentence

  • “After much hard bargaining we reached an agreement.”
  • “Both sides were scheduled to meet today in an effort to resume bargaining.”
  • “After tough bargaining, the plan has been agreed upon with the unions.”
  • “You are in a weaker bargaining position if you are a casual, temporary, or contract worker.”

What does “bargaining” mean?

bargaining (noun) means discussions between people in order to reach agreement on something such as prices, wages, working conditions, etc.. It is pronounced /ˈbɑːɡɪnɪŋ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "bargaining" mean?
bargaining (noun) means: discussions between people in order to reach agreement on something such as prices, wages, working conditions, etc.
How do you pronounce "bargaining"?
"bargaining" is pronounced /ˈbɑːɡɪnɪŋ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "bargaining" in a sentence?
Here is "bargaining" used in a sentence: After much hard bargaining we reached an agreement.

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