compromise
компромисс
middle solution
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compromise with Russian translation
compromise usage examples
Мы пришли к компромиссу: я займусь отчётами, а ты встретишься с клиентами.
We reached a compromise: I will handle the reports and you will meet the clients.
Чтобы продвинуть проект, команда согласилась на компромисс по бюджету.
To move the project forward the team agreed to a compromise on the budget.
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compromise belongs to the topic "Conflicts and Reconciliation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
compromise synonyms
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typically a formal or legal resolution; emphasizes the outcome rather than mutual give-and-take
They accepted a monetary settlement to avoid a long court case.
mutual consent or arrangement between parties; covers both formal contracts and informal understandings
They finally came to an agreement on the project timeline.
We struck a deal to share the costs.
reciprocal concessions and flexibility between parties; emphasizes ongoing mutual adjustment
Healthy relationships require some give-and-take.
explicit phrase denoting reciprocal concessions; essentially describes the core of a compromise
The agreement was the result of mutual concessions by both parties.
a situation in which to gain one thing you have to give up another; emphasizes costs and benefits rather than mutual agreement
Choosing speed over accuracy is a trade-off we must consider.
a single act of yielding or giving up something; often a component of a compromise rather than the whole agreement
He made several concessions to get the deal done.
adjustment or making allowances to suit others; often implies a practical arrangement rather than formal settlement
They made an accommodation to the schedule to help the new team member.
the process of negotiating terms; focuses on the back-and-forth rather than the final compromise
Collective bargaining between the union and management lasted weeks.
general agreement among a group; implies broad acceptance rather than bilateral concessions
The committee reached a consensus on the proposal.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
compromise meaning: what does it mean?
middle solution
compromise pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
compromise is pronounced as /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
compromise definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We reached a compromise: I will handle the reports and you will meet the clients. Translation: Мы пришли к компромиссу: я займусь отчётами, а ты встретишься с клиентами.
Is compromise part of Teamwork vocabulary?
Yes, compromise (компромисс) can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is compromise part of Conflicts and Reconciliation vocabulary?
Yes, compromise (компромисс) can be learned in the Conflicts and Reconciliation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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