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bargaining

bargaining

3 2.9
Talking and agreeing about a deal to get a better price or conditions
  • noun
  • /ˈbɑːrɡənɪŋ/
translation icon : negociación
  • Effective bargaining requires understanding the needs of both sides to reach a satisfactory agreement.
  • collective bargaining

And when the crisis hit, automakers lacked the bargaining clout to adapt.

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Examples

  • Things have changed with the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

    Blog text (4)
  • The bargaining process can often lead to better terms for both parties if done thoughtfully.

  • So again, more more bargaining power here for the workers.

  • And what about the achievements of the Bargaining Councils?

    Blog text (28)
  • The ULR development grew out of the many successful Bargaining for Skills projects in the UK.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Bargaining normally lasted several weeks, demanding a great deal of patience and the right means of exchange.

    Academic text (2005)
  • You can't confer a benefit except through the bargaining process.

  • I'm sure the Yanks are hoping for some favorable changes from the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

    Blog text (3)
  • And when the crisis hit, automakers lacked the bargaining clout to adapt.

  • After several hours of negotiation, the team engaged in bargaining to secure a lower price for the contract.

Synonyms

negotiation
vsbargaining
  • Formal
859 3.5

A discussion to reach an agreement, often in business or politics

is the same but focused on improving price or conditions
haggling
vsbargaining
6 3.4

A discussion about the price of something, often in a market, to reach an agreement

emphasizes price focus while the key covers wider deal conditions
to give and take
vsbargaining
6 3.6

To accept some demands while giving up some of your own

is narrower, focusing on transaction terms and better price
parley
vsbargaining
  • Archaic
6 8.1

A discussion between enemies to try to reach an agreement or peace

is used more broadly for trade discussions about price or conditions
horse trading
vsbargaining
  • Informal
3 5.2

Tough negotiation where both sides give up things to reach a deal

is a general act of negotiating aimed at improving price or conditions
talks
vsbargaining
  • Formal
2 2.3

Official discussions between groups to reach an agreement

is similar but usually applies to buying or selling transactions
dealmaking
vsbargaining
1 4.1

The activity of negotiating and arranging agreements in business or politics

is the general act of discussing terms to improve price or conditions
haggle
vsbargaining
1 4.6

An argument about a price to agree on how much to pay

is similar but covers transactions broadly, not only strong arguing
backroom negotiation
vsbargaining
  • Literature
7.4

A private talk in which people make an agreement, often by politicians or business leaders

is open negotiating over transaction terms rather than hidden talks

Antonyms

15 6.4

An unfair request that puts extra work on someone

1 4.8

An order given by a person in authority

Compounds

collective bargaining
  • Specialized
33 3.5

Talks between an employer and workers about pay and working conditions

A thing used to gain an advantage in talks by offering or keeping it back

plea bargaining
  • Specialized
6 4.5

A deal where someone accused admits guilt to a smaller charge to avoid a trial

bargaining cost
  • Specialized
4.8

Money and time spent to reach an agreement, such as talking and preparing a contract

How Hard

haggling
6 3.4
negotiation
  • Formal
859 3.5
bargaining
3 2.9
talks
  • Formal
2 2.3
discussion
1.4

Surface Forms

bargaining singular
bargainings plural

Morphology

bargaining = bargain (transparent) = bargain + ing

A straightforward nominalization/gerund from the verb 'bargain' meaning the act or process of negotiating.

Etymology

The word bargaining comes from bargain, which long ago meant a 'sale' or an 'agreement' and later came to mean a 'good deal'. So bargaining is the act of talking and making a deal to get a better price or better conditions.