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

How to pronounce compromise?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid:

   The delicate compromise that came out of the Foreign Relations Committee is really a fine piece of work, we brought that to the floor and tried to cooperate as much as could until we realized that every amendment the Republicans offered was to denigrate and hurt and destroy that bill.

2. Gina Raimondo:

   And the reality is, they knew increased corporate taxes were coming, and I have been very pleased by how many CEOs have come out to support the President's plan. So, there will be room for compromise, for sure.

3. Air Canada CEO Calin Rovinescu:

   It was a good compromise.

4. Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis:

   We will compromise and compromise and compromise but we will never be compromised.

5. Jeff Denham:

   We're having a discussion about E-Verify and Ag jobs -- two very important issues that we've yet to discuss so far, so we're going to spend the weekend and delay the vote until next week to see if we can come to a compromise on those final two issues.

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