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

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So, will this win-win for patients and doctors be the future of medicine? Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 This approach creates a win-win scenario: consumers enjoy superior, ethically produced chocolate while the industry contributes to a healthier planet for future generations. Oyku Ilgar, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 These identifiers could also support name changes driven by scientific advancements, creating a win-win situation—resolving ethical issues while preserving scientific integrity. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024 This is a win-win for patients and taxpayers alike. Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for win-win 

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Dec. 2024.

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