Definitions for compromise
ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪzcom·pro·mise

Princeton's WordNet(3.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

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"

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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.

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Compromisenoun

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

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

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

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

3. Compromisenoun

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

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

4. Compromisenoun

   to bind by mutual agreement; to agree

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

5. Compromisenoun

   to adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound

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

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

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

7. Compromiseverb

   to agree; to accord

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

8. Compromiseverb

   to make concession for conciliation and peace

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

Freebase(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

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 Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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 Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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 Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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

1. Nouns Frequency

   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. Sean Koessel:

   By compromising Exchange Server, attackers are able to go directly to the source, instead of having to compromise a target via other means, such as phishing.

2. Tom Malinowski:

   Both sides have responsibilities, both sides would need to be willing to compromise to make difficult decisions.

3. Ukrainian Finance Minister Natalia Yaresko:

   It's not a matter of compromise ... The legal structure of the restructuring for all the Eurobonds has a most-favored creditor clause that says that we cannot provide better terms for any holdouts, therefore that is the structure within which we will have to work.

4. Hillary Clinton:

   I don't like the idea that as a compromise you would basically have two people on the same bill. One would be a woman. That sounds pretty second class to me, so I think a woman should have her own bill.

5. Magdalena Skipper:

   We will never compromise the rigour of our peer review, and papers will only be accepted once ... they have been thoroughly assessed.

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