bargaining — the process of discussing prices and conditions in order to reach an agreement
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of discussing prices and conditions in order to reach an agreement
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɑːrɡənɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- His bargaining skills are so bad, he once paid extra for a free sample.
- My mom is the queen of bargaining - she once got a 70% discount on a sofa!
- The union is preparing for bargaining sessions with management next week.
bargaining
NOUN[/ˈbɑːrɡənɪŋ/]
the process of discussing prices and conditions in order to reach an agreement
The intense bargaining between the tourist and the street vendor over the calculator drew a small crowd.
BAR(counter) + GAIN(profit) — the merchant spent hours bargaining at the tavern bar to gain a single extra gold coin.
He started by complaining about the scratch, transitioned into aggressive bargaining, and ended up gaining the antique for half the price.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'bargaignier', meaning 'to haggle or trade'. It is connected to Germanic language roots related to commerce and negotiation. The term evolved from medieval marketplace practices where merchants engaged in haggling over prices.
Breakdown
bargain (to trade or negotiate) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating an ongoing action or process).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His bargaining skills are so bad, he once paid extra for a free sample.”
“My mom is the queen of bargaining - she once got a 70% discount on a sofa!”
“The union is preparing for bargaining sessions with management next week.”
“Effective bargaining requires patience and good communication skills.”
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