Definitions for Compromise
ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪzcom·pro·mise

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. compromise, via medianoun

   a middle way between two extremes

2. compromiseverb

   an accommodation in which both sides make concessions

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

3. compromiseverb

   make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

   "nobody will get everything he wants; we all must compromise"

4. compromiseverb

   settle by concession

5. compromiseverb

   expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute

   "The nuclear secrets of the state were compromised by the spy"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. compromisenoun

   The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

2. compromisenoun

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

3. compromiseverb

   To bind by mutual agreement.

4. compromiseverb

   To find a way between extremes.

5. compromiseverb

   To cause impairment of.

6. compromiseverb

   To breach a security system.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. COMPROMISEnoun

   1.Compromise is a mutual promise of two or more parties at difference, to refer the ending of their controversies to the arbitrement or equity of one or more arbitrators. John Cowell

   Etymology: compromissum, Latin.

   2. A compact or bargain, in which some concessions are made on each side.

   Wars have not wasted it; for warr’d he hath not;
   But basely yielded, upon compromise,
   That which his ancestors atchiev’d with blows. William Shakespeare, Rich. II.

2. To Compromiseverb

   Etymology: from the noun.

   1. To compound; to adjust a compact by mutual concessions; as, they compromised the affair at a middle rate.2. In William Shakespeare it means, unusually, to accord; to agree.

   Laban and himself were compromis’d,
   That all the yearlings, which were streak’d and pied,
   Should fall as Jacob’s hire. William Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Compromise

   To compromise is to make a deal between different parties where each party gives up part of their demand. In arguments, compromise is a concept of finding agreement through communication, through a mutual acceptance of terms—often involving variations from an original goal or desires. Defining and finding the best possible compromise is an important problem in fields like game theory and the voting system. Research has indicated that suboptimal compromises are often the result of negotiators failing to realize when they have interests that are completely compatible with those of the other party and settle for suboptimal agreements. Mutually better outcomes can often be found by careful investigation of both parties' interests, especially if done early in negotiations.The compromise solution of a multicriteria decision making or multi-criteria decision analysis problem that is the closest to the ideal could be determined by the VIKOR method, which provides a maximum utility of the majority, and a minimum individual regret of the opponent.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Compromisenoun

   a mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators

2. Compromisenoun

   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

3. Compromisenoun

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

4. Compromisenoun

   to bind by mutual agreement; to agree

5. Compromisenoun

   to adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound

6. Compromisenoun

   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

7. Compromiseverb

   to agree; to accord

8. Compromiseverb

   to make concession for conciliation and peace

9. Etymology: [From Compromise, n.; cf. Compromit.]

FreebaseRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Compromise

   To compromise is to make a deal between different parties where each party gives up part of their demand. In arguments, compromise is a concept of finding agreement through communication, through a mutual acceptance of terms—often involving variations from an original goal or desire. Extremism is often considered as antonym to compromise, which, depending on context, may be associated with concepts of balance and tolerance. In the negative connotation, compromise may be referred to as capitulation, referring to a "surrender" of objectives, principles, or material, in the process of negotiating an agreement. In human relationships "compromise" is frequently said to be an agreement that no party is happy with, this is because the parties involved often feel that they either gave away too much or that they received too little.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Compromise

   kom′prō-mīz, n. a settlement of differences by mutual concession, adjustment of one's theories or principles.—v.t. to settle by mutual agreement and concession: to pledge: to involve or bring into question—to expose one's self to risk of danger or misunderstanding.—p.adj. Com′promised, exposed to danger or discredit. [Fr. compromis—L. compromittĕre, -missum—com, together, promittĕre, to promise.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. compromise

   The known or suspected exposure of clandestine personnel, installations, or other assets or of classified information or material, to an unauthorized person.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. compromise

   The mutual agreement of a party or parties at difference, to refer to arbitration, or make an end of the matter.

Matched Categories

1. • Agree
   • Endanger
   • Settle

British National Corpus

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   Rank popularity for the word 'Compromise' in Nouns Frequency: #1933

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Compromise in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Compromise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Compromise in a Sentence

1. Kenta Inoue:

   This appears to be a routine ploy by the U.S. president, who applies trade pressure on China when stocks are doing well and opts for compromise when they are not.

2. Defense James Mattis:

   He aims to diminish the appeal of the western democratic model and attempts to undermine America's moral authority, his actions are designed not to challenge our arms at this point but to undercut and compromise our belief in our ideals.

3. Even Cuomo:

   It hurts to even say it, it’s embarrassing, but I understand it and I understand why some people feel the way they do about what I did, i’ve apologized in the past and I mean it, it’s the last thing I ever wanted to do was compromise any of my colleagues and do anything but help.

4. Angela Merkel:

   We made it clear that we are ready to compromise, but always on the basis that we safeguard the core European principles, which include non-discrimination and free movement.

5. Jason Amerine:

   The war was always going to end in a peace agreement of some kind. The real question was over the terms of the agreement, the Taliban-aligned tribes have the upper hand in these talks, and the U.S. appears willing to compromise on anything to end our role in the war.

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