English Dictionary
Definition compromise in British English
compromise
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/
1
a way of solving a problem or ending an argument in which both people or groups accept that they cannot have everything they want
Example
Neither of them is willing to make compromises.
Synonyms and related words
1.1
involving a compromise
Example
a compromise solution/agreement/settlement
Synonyms and related words
2
to reach a compromise
Example
Turbine designers generally strike a compromise between efficiency and durability.
