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win–win, a.
Brit. |ˌwɪnˈwɪn|, U.S. |ˈwɪnˈwɪn|
Forms: 19– win–win, 19– win/win
[‹ win v.1 + win v.1 Compare slightly earlier no-win adj. and slightly later lose–lose adj.]
Designating circumstances in which each party involved can benefit, or in which all possible outcomes are favourable. Freq. in win-win situation. Cf. lose–lose adj.
Originally in game theory.
1962J. D. Singer Deterrence, Arms Control & Disarmament 109 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... Objectively, a win-win outcome was available, but the prisoners played as if it were not. 1979J. Slawson & M. Vosk Unequal Americans App. 223 An intense effort has been made to secure the confidence of both sides and to encourage the expectation of a win/win situation. 1988New Yorker 5 Sept. 87/3 A question of giving him something he can present to the membership..as something approaching win-win. 2002G. Duncan I, Lucifer (2003) 184 Alternatively, she might end up with a part... The point is it's a win-win situation. |
