compromise solution

collocation in English

meaningsofcompromiseandsolution

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compromise
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈkɒm.prə.maɪz/us
/ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪz/
an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order ...
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solution
noun
uk
/səˈluː.ʃən/us
/səˈluː.ʃən/
the answer to ...
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(Definition ofcompromiseandsolutionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofcompromise solution

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I want to find acompromisesolution, maybe accept that providers need some data to be retained, what data depends on the business model.
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The solution to this optimization problem yields the bestcompromisesolution, in which all criteria are considered equally important.
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The burgher opposition, however, assisted by representatives of the emperor, forced the councillors to accept a cheapercompromisesolution.
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The addition of more pairs can provide acompromisesolutionto this problem which, however, lacks clarity and efficiency.
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For this reason, acompromisesolutionis necessary here.
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In any case, there has been no improvement on the initial position of finding acompromisesolutionfor the negotiations.
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Thiscompromisesolutionwas arrived at after careful negotiations over many months.
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We also appreciate the intention behind certain amendments, but through discussions in previous debates a finalcompromisesolutioncame to light.
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In the circumstances acompromisesolutionhas had to be adopted.
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Here again we have had to adopt acompromisesolution.
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The factor which tips the balance for me is thecompromisesolutionthat has been suggested.
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During the discussions the constituent authorities proposed acompromisesolution.
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We regard that as a sensiblecompromisesolution.
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It is this: that there is still a real desire everywhere for acompromisesolution.
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They will accept acompromisesolutionwhich meets the desires of both sides.
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I certainly have no evidence that my constituents favour such acompromisesolution.
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Those who have been engaged on the matter have, with considerable difficulty but with good will, produced acompromisesolution.
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In the end acompromisesolutionwas adopted whereby the programme was accepted on the basis that social integration continued to lie with member states.
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I hope that it will be felt that both sides have got their way if thiscompromisesolutionis acceptable.
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