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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On the surface, these work visas seem like a win-win, allowing highly skilled workers in specialized fields to contribute to the U.S. labor force while being granted the ability to stay in the country. Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Another win-win move would be to use public transportation more and own only one car (and drive it into the ground before replacing it). Steve Vernon, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Healing the ecosystem so the otters could come back had the win-win effect of helping manage an invasive species. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024 So, will this win-win for patients and doctors be the future of medicine? Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 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 3 Jan. 2025.

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