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negotiation

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/nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ · ne-go-ti-a-tion

The discussion of terms and conditions for an agreement, typically in business or legal contexts.

Meanings

nounformal

The discussion of terms and conditions for an agreement, typically in business or legal contexts.

شرائط و ضوابط پر مذاکرات، عام طور پر کاروباری یا قانونی سیاق و سباق میں.

مذاکرہ

muzakra

Synonyms

discussionbargainingdebateبحثبات چیتمساومت

Antonyms

impasseagreementمعاملہ ختم ہونااتفاق

Common Collocations

  • trade negotiation
  • peace negotiation
  • contract negotiation

Example Sentences

The negotiation between the two companies resulted in a mutually beneficial agreement.

دونوں کمپنیوں کے درمیان مذاکرات نے ایک فائدہ مند معاہدہ پایا.

Dono companies ke darmiyan muzākra ne ek faidemand muahida paya.

Effective negotiation skills are essential for successful business deals.

موثر مذاکراتی مہارتیں کامیاب کاروباری معاملات کے لیے ضروری ہیں.

Mo'asar muzākirati mahāratain kāmyab karobāri maamlat ke liye zaroori hain.

The negotiation lasted for hours without reaching any conclusion.

یہ مذاکرات بغیر کسی نتیجے پر پہنچے گھنٹوں تک جاری رہے.

Yeh muzākra baghair kisi nateeje par pohanchay ghanto tak jari rahay.

Easily Confused With

mediation:Mediation involves a neutral third party to help negotiate, whereas negotiation is a direct discussion between parties.

Word Family

negotiate
verbمذاکرہ کرنا
negotiable
adjectiveمذاکرہ طلب

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'negotiation' as 'negotiating your needs' in discussions.

Picture two people shaking hands over a contract.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

چوکھٹ پر سر رکھ کے جانا آیا نہ ہو رنجش کا علاج جبر کے راستے پر چل کر دیکھو

Chowkhat par sar rakh ke jana aaya na ho ranjeesh ka ilaaj jabr ke raste par chal kar dekho

Laying one’s head at the threshold, if the grievance does not cure, try walking down the path of coercion.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "negotiatio" — business, trade

First known use: 15th century

The word evolved from the Latin 'negotiatio', which refers to the act of conducting business or trade.