Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

win-win

/ˌwɪnˈwɪn/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.09 in modern English

Syllables: win-win
IPA: /ˌwɪnˈwɪn/

12

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

That benefits both or all parties, or that has two distinct benefits.

noun

Ellipsis of win-win situation: A situation that benefits both or all parties, or that has two distinct benefits.

Example Sentences

"win-win outcome"
"win-win situation"
"In zero-sum games, every win for one side is a loss for the other ; there can be no such thing as a "win-win" outcome"
"Has the shifting policy of win-win to win-hold-win and back to win-win had an impact on your munitions requirements determinations?"
"2. Win-Win The best partnership"
"A Win/Win Approach to Conflict / An integrative approach to conflict has such obvious merit for a group that it is worth spending some time looking at how it works"

Phrases

game theory zero-sum game

Frequently Paired Words

zero-sum game theory zero-sum game

Antonyms

lose-lose

Rhymes With

been within win skin begin thin min spin berlin sin twin pin

Questions

How do you pronounce win-win?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌwɪnˈwɪn/.
What does win-win mean?: That benefits both or all parties, or that has two distinct benefits.

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