win-win

[ win-win ]

/ ˈwɪnˈwɪn /

adjective

advantageous to both sides, as in a negotiation: a win-win proposal; a win-win situation.

Words nearby win-win

win out, win over, win some, lose some, win this one for the gipper, win through, win-win, wince, wincey, winceyette, winch, winchell

Origin of win-win

First recorded in 1980–85

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Examples from the Web for win-win

He was comprehensively out-foxed by Salmond, the Scottish National Party leader, who now finds himself in a win-win position.
Anarchy for the U.K.? British Leaders Panicking Over Scottish Vote for Independence|Nico Hines|September 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The post-presidency, as Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton have proved, is a win-win.
Don’t Run for President, Hillary. Become a ‘Post-President’ Instead|Tina Brown|May 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The companies, of course, say this is a win-win for customers of both Time Warner and Comcast.
Why Would Comcast Improve When It Could Buy Time Warner Cable Instead?|Daniel Gross|February 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Although AT&T touted it as a “win-win for customers and businesses”, it is actually just a win for AT&T.
AT&T’s New “Sponsored Data” Scheme is a Tremendous Loss for All of Us|Michael Weinberg|January 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In some cases, binding arbitration results in a win-win outcome; other times, it results in a lose-lose outcome.
CEO Solutions to the Shutdown|William L. McComb|October 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for win-win

win-win

adjective

guaranteeing a favourable outcome for everyone involveda win-win situation for NATO

Word Origin for win-win

C20: modelled on no-win

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