Word
dealings
Phoneticsdeal·ings, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdiɫɪŋz/
UK/dˈiːlɪŋz/
Definitions
01business transactions
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Business
n. the business activities or trades that happen between people or companies.
n. commercial transactions or professional interactions between parties. Plural only.
“The company was investigated for its secret dealings with foreign governments.”
“The firm's financial dealings were subjected to intense scrutiny after auditors discovered several unexplained offshore accounts.”
Usage
Always used in the plural form.
Synonyms
02personal or social relations
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun
n. the way you behave or interact with someone over time.
n. personal or social interactions and relationships with others. Plural only.
“In all my dealings with him, he has always been very honest.”
“Despite her reputation for being difficult, my personal dealings with the director have been consistently professional and productive.”
Usage
Always used in the plural form.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“During his term as prime minister, Lord Cameron had multiple dealings with the Ukrainian leader, including meetings at international summits.” “His dealings with the media became the stuff of legend – he was paranoid, haughty and scornful.” Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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