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bargaining

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɑɹɡɪnɪŋ// UK //bˈɑːɡɪnɪŋ// bar·gain·ing

n. the process of discussing a price or an agreement to try and get a better deal. You use this when you want to pay less or get more for your money.

n. the process of negotiating the terms of a transaction or agreement, typically involving a series of offers and counter-offers. Uncountable when referring to the general activity; countable when referring to specific instances of negotiation.


SIMPLE

Bargaining is common in local markets.

CONTEXTUAL

After several hours of bargaining, the two companies finally agreed on a fair price for the merger.

COMPLEX

The success of the collective bargaining process depends heavily on both parties entering the room with a clear understanding of their non-negotiable terms and their flexible goals.

Synonyms
Usage

Often appears in the compound noun 'collective bargaining' or paired with the verb 'to do'.

Pitfall

I did a bargaining for the carI did some bargaining for the carWhen referring to the activity in general, the word is uncountable and should not take an indefinite article.

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