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compromise

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1. compromise - Noun

2. compromise - Verb

Meaning

A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators.

A settlement by arbitration or by mutual consent reached by concession on both sides; a reciprocal abatement of extreme demands or rights, resulting in an agreement.

A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.

To bind by mutual agreement; to agree.

To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

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 agree; to accord.

To make concession for conciliation and peace.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual' Source: Internet

nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise Source: Internet

The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy Source: Internet

About the only compromise being the boot, which is pretty small. Source: Internet

Acknowledging that companies needed a bit more time to make the investments and actually build the infrastructure or install the technology needed to comply with the new standards is a good compromise, he said. Source: Internet

A compromise scheme is patch loading whereby the cable is continuously loaded in repeated sections. Source: Internet

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