win-win

adjective

ˈwin-ˈwin How to pronounce win-win (audio)
-ˌwin
: advantageous or satisfactory to all parties involved
a win-win situation
a win-win deal

Examples of win-win in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That’s far from a comprehensive list of win-win climate solutions. Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024 Mayor Todd Gloria characterized the settlement as a win-win situation for San Diego. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2024 With the global tech fund, however, Washington could forge win-win partnerships. Christopher Thomas, Foreign Affairs, 26 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of win-win was in 1962

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“Win-win.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win-win. Accessed 11 May. 2024.

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