negotiation
noun
ne·go·ti·a·tion
ni-ˌgō-shē-ˈā-shən 
nonstandard
-sē-
: the action or process of negotiating or being negotiated
—often used in plural
Negotiations between the two governments have failed to produce an agreement.
Examples of negotiation in a Sentence
We need a negotiation between the townspeople and mayor over the site of the new library.
She is skilled at negotiation.
The college president was against any negotiation with the students.
Recent Examples on the Web
Talks to reach a deal between the United States and Iran are still on track after overnight negotiations, a diplomatic source with knowledge of the situation told CNN.
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Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
The Directors Guild of America has reached a tentative four-year deal with the major studios, wrapping up this year’s round of major negotiations with little drama or fanfare.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 June 2026
Weeks of debate and negotiation culminated Tuesday with the San Diego City Council adopting a compromise budget that includes last-minute moves to boost flood prevention and partially restore hours at libraries and rec centers.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The police department’s Tactical Response Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, Bomb Unit and Tech Team were called to the scene, leading to negotiations to get the people out of the apartment.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
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Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
The Directors Guild of America has reached a tentative four-year deal with the major studios, wrapping up this year’s round of major negotiations with little drama or fanfare.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 June 2026
Weeks of debate and negotiation culminated Tuesday with the San Diego City Council adopting a compromise budget that includes last-minute moves to boost flood prevention and partially restore hours at libraries and rec centers.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The police department’s Tactical Response Team, Crisis Negotiations Team, Bomb Unit and Tech Team were called to the scene, leading to negotiations to get the people out of the apartment.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for negotiation
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“Negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/negotiation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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