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settlements

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛtəlmənts]

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Learn how to use settlements in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “community”

(noun) Settlements are places where people live, often built in a specific area. It can be a small village or a group of homes where families reside together.

Example

The new housing development will create several settlements for families moving to the area.

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Many settlements were abandoned after the families moved away.

Example

Are there any new settlements being built in our town?

Context: “agreement”

(noun) In some situations, settlements mean an agreement or resolution after a conflict, especially in legal terms. It’s when two sides come to an understanding without going to court.

Example

The company reached a settlement with the workers to resolve their dispute fairly.

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They were unable to come to a settlement, so the case went to trial.

Example

Have they agreed on a settlement yet?

Context: “finance”

(noun) Settlements can also refer to the process of completing a transaction, like finalizing payments or deliveries in business.

Example

The bank confirmed that all settlements for the day were processed successfully.

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There were issues with the settlements, which delayed the payments.

Example

When will the settlement of the transaction happen?

How to pronounce settlements

Pronunciation: [ˈsɛtəlmənts]

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