Meaning Of The Word Compromise

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What's The Definition Of Compromise?

compromise
variable noun: A compromise is a situation in which people accept something slightly different from what they really want, because of circumstances or because they are considering the wishes of other people.
verb: If you compromise with someone, you reach an agreement with them in which you both give up something that you originally wanted. You can also say that two people or groups compromise.

compromise in American English
a settlement in which each side gives up some demands or makes concessions
to settle or adjust by concessions on both sides
intransitive verb: to make a compromise or compromises
noun: a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims, principles, etc., by reciprocal modification of demands
transitive verb: to settle by a compromise

compromise in British English
noun: the settlement of a dispute by concessions on both or all sides
verb: to settle (a dispute) by making concessions

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