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compromise
/ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/
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What does compromise mean?
noun
- The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
- A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender.
- A breach of a computer or network's rules such that an unauthorized disclosure or loss of sensitive information may have occurred, or the unauthorized disclosure or loss itself.
More meanings (8)
verb
- To bind by mutual agreement.
- To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.
- To find a way between extremes.
- To pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life, reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to expose to suspicion.
- To cause impairment of.
- To illegally expose.
- To breach (a security system).
proper noun
- A township in Champaign County, Illinois, United States.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/
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This was the first time of her brother’s openly siding against her, and anxious to avoid his displeasure, she proposed a compromise.
As a result of the consultation in the corner, a committee of the would-be dancers came to me and suggested a compromise.
More book examples (3)
That beneath this allegory is veiled a contest, or perhaps a compromise, between the worshippers of two distinct sects, seems altogether probable.
And this it was, I consider, that induced him to withdraw the action, and accept a sum of money as a compromise.
And Efficiency, smiling, thought that it was not such a bad compromise after all and that the Designer might well be satisfied.