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give–and–take
noun \ˌgiv-ən-ˈtāk\
: the process by which people reach an agreement with each other by giving up something that was wanted and agreeing to some of the things wanted by the other person
: the act or process of exchanging ideas or comments
Full Definition of GIVE-AND-TAKE
1
: the practice of making mutual concessions : compromise
2
: a usually good-natured exchange (as of ideas or comments)
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First Known Use of GIVE-AND-TAKE
1679
Related to GIVE-AND-TAKE
- Synonyms
- argument, argumentation, argy-bargy [chiefly British], back-and-forth, colloquy, confab, confabulation, conference, consult, consultation, council, counsel, debate, deliberation, dialogue (also dialog), give-and-take, palaver, parley, talk
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