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win-win

[ win-win ]
/ ˈwɪnˈwɪn /

adjective

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

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Origin of win-win

First recorded in 1980–85

Words nearby win-win

wintle, Winton, wintry, Wintu, Wintun, win-win, winy, winze, WIP, wipe, wiped-out
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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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