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Definition: Meaning of, compromise in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkɒmprəmʌɪz /

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compromise compromises
  1. [uncountable and countable] an agreement that is achieved after everyone involved accepts less than what they wanted at first, or the act of making this agreement
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  2. [countable] a solution to a problem in which two things or situations are changed slightly so that they can exist together
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
compromise compromised compromised
Present Participle Third Person Singular
compromising compromises
  1. [intransitive] to reach an agreement in which everyone involved accepts less that what they wanted at first
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  2. [transitive] to do something which is against your principles and which therefore seems dishonest or shameful
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compromise used in phrases

  • Missouri Compromise (noun)
    1. an agreement in 1820 between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions in the United States concerning the extension of slavery into new territories
  • compromise verdict (noun)
    1. law a verdict resulting from improper compromises between jurors on material issues
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