bargaining
Pronunciation: [ˈbɑːrɡənɪŋ]
Word
Context: "reach agreement"
(noun) the process of discussing and negotiating the price or terms of something to come to a deal. It's like when you want to buy a toy and you talk with the seller to see if they can lower the price.
Example
The bargaining took a long time, but in the end, I paid a fair price for the bike.
Example
There was no bargaining at the store; the prices were fixed and non-negotiable.
Example
How did the bargaining process go when you tried to buy that car?
Context: "reach agreement"
(verb) to talk about the price or terms until both sides agree. This is what you do when you want to buy something but think the price is too high, so you ask if it can be lower.
Example
They were bargaining over the cost of the house for several weeks.
Example
She didn't bargain for the dress; she just paid the ticket price.
Example
Are you going to bargain with the seller or just accept the price?
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