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bargaining

Pronunciation: [ˈbɑːrɡənɪŋ]

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Learn how to use bargaining in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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.

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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?

How to pronounce bargaining

Pronunciation: [ˈbɑːrɡənɪŋ]

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