Definitions for compromiseˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
com•pro•miseˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz(n.; v.)-mised, -mis•ing.
(n.)a settlement of differences by mutual adjustment or modification of opposing claims, principles, demands, etc.; agreement by mutual concession.
the result of such a settlement.
something intermediate between different things.
an endangering, esp. of reputation; exposure to danger, suspicion, etc.
(v.t.)to settle by a compromise.
to expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, scandal, etc.; jeopardize:
Such mistakes compromise our safety.
Category: Common Vocabulary
Obs. to bind by bargain or agreement. to bring to terms.
(v.i.)to make a compromise or compromises.
to make a dishonorable or shameful concession:
to compromise with one's principles.
Origin of compromise:
1400–50; late ME < AF compromisse, MF compromis < L comprōmissum joint agreement < comprōmittere to enter into an agreement. See com -, promise
com′pro•mis`ing•ly(adv.)
Princeton's WordNet
compromise, via media(noun)
a middle way between two extremes
compromise(verb)
an accommodation in which both sides make concessions
"the newly elected congressmen rejected a compromise because they considered it `business as usual'"
compromise(verb)
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
"nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise"
compromise(verb)
settle by concession
compromise(verb)
expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
"The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
compromise(verb)ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz
(of two people or groups) to give up a little of what each wants to make an agreement
willing to compromise on price
compromiseˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz
to harm sth important
to compromise the quality of a product
compromise(noun)ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz
a way of reaching agreement by giving up sth
to make a compromise on the issue; to fail to reach a compromise
Wiktionary
compromise(Noun)
The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.
compromise(Noun)
A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right.
compromise(Verb)
To bind by mutual agreement.
compromise(Verb)
To find a way between extremes.
compromise(Verb)
To cause impairment of.
compromise(Verb)
To breach a security system.
Webster Dictionary
Compromise(noun)
a mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators
Compromise(noun)
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
Compromise(noun)
a committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender; as, a compromise of character or right
Compromise(noun)
to bind by mutual agreement; to agree
Compromise(noun)
to adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound
Compromise(noun)
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
Compromise(verb)
to agree; to accord
Compromise(verb)
to make concession for conciliation and peace
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
compromise
The known or suspected exposure of clandestine personnel, installations, or other assets or of classified information or material, to an unauthorized person.
Translations for compromise
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
compromise(noun)
(a) settlement of differences in which each side gives up something it has previously demanded
We argued for a long time but finally arrived at a compromise.
- kompromis, ooreenkoms, skikking, vergelyk, dading; middewegAfrikaans
- تَسْوِيَة نِزاع، إتِّفاقArabic
- споразумениеBulgarian
- entendimentoPortuguese (BR)
- kompromisCzech
- der KompromißGerman
- kompromisDanish
- συμβιβασμόςGreek
- acuerdo mutuo, término medioSpanish
- kompromissEstonian
- مصالحه؛ سازشFarsi
- kompromissiFinnish
- compromisFrench
- פְּשָׁרָהHebrew
- समझौताHindi
- nagodbaCroatian
- kiegyezés, kompromisszumHungarian
- kompromiIndonesian
- málamiðlunIcelandic
- compromessoItalian
- 妥協Japanese
- 타협Korean
- kompromisasLithuanian
- kompromissLatvian
- kata sepakatMalay
- compromisDutch
- kompromiss, mellomvei, minnelig løsningNorwegian
- kompromisPolish
- مصالحه؛ سازشPersian
- جورهPashto
- entendimentoPortuguese
- compromisRomanian
- компромиссRussian
- kompromisSlovak
- kompromisSlovenian
- kompromisSerbian
- kompromissSwedish
- การประนีประนอมThai
- uzlaşma, anlaşmaTurkish
- 妥協Chinese (Trad.)
- компромісUkrainian
- سمجھوتہ کرناUrdu
- sự thỏa hiệpVietnamese
- 妥协Chinese (Simp.)
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