Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Of or being a situation in which the outcome benefits each of two often opposing groups.

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  • adjective Of a situation or outcome that benefits both or all parties, or that has two distinct benefits

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Examples

  • Public Safety Minister Vic Toews met in Washington Monday with his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, to further discussions about what he described as a "win-win" perimeter security and trade agreement.

    CBC | Top Stories News 2011

  • "This is what I call a win-win for the city of Chicago," he said, speaking at an annual breakfast for interfaith leaders at

    News - chicagotribune.com 2011

  • "This is what I call a win-win for the city of Chicago," he said, speaking at an annual breakfast for interfaith leaders at

    News - chicagotribune.com 2011

  • "This is what I call a win-win for the city of Chicago," he said, speaking at an annual breakfast for interfaith leaders at

    News - chicagotribune.com 2011

  • In a press statement, the company said it was making what it called a "win-win" offer to Sorrentino, the producers of

    Thestar.com - Home Page Bruce DeMara 2011

  • “It’s what I call a win-win, and what my customers call one doozy of a deal.”

    Lifted Wendy Toliver 2010

  • “It’s what I call a win-win, and what my customers call one doozy of a deal.”

    Lifted Wendy Toliver 2010

  • “It’s what I call a win-win, and what my customers call one doozy of a deal.”

    Lifted Wendy Toliver 2010

  • “It’s what I call a win-win, and what my customers call one doozy of a deal.”

    Lifted Wendy Toliver 2010

  • After all, the notion of win-win is so five minutes ago.

    Why Fantasy Football Matters Erik Barmack 2006

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