negotiation A discussion intended to reach an acceptable agreement. /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ negotiator A person who discusses terms on behalf of themselves or another party. /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪtər/ meeting An organized occasion when people discuss matters or make decisions. /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ deal An arrangement or agreement between two or more parties. /diːl/ agreement A shared decision or set of accepted terms. /əˈɡriːmənt/ offer A set of terms presented for another party to accept or discuss. /ˈɔːfər/ counteroffer A new offer made in response to an earlier one. /ˈkaʊntərˌɔːfər/ price The amount of money requested or paid for something. /praɪs/ cost The amount required to produce, obtain, or do something. /kɔːst/ budget The amount of money available for a particular purpose. /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ quantity The amount or number of something being discussed or ordered. /ˈkwɑːntəti/ quality The standard or level of how good something is. /ˈkwɑːləti/ delivery The process or timing of bringing goods or work to the agreed recipient. /dɪˈlɪvəri/ deadline The latest time by which something must be completed. /ˈdedlaɪn/ terms The details and requirements forming part of an agreement. /tɜːrmz/ condition A requirement that must be satisfied as part of an arrangement. /kənˈdɪʃən/ contract A formal agreement creating stated obligations between parties. /ˈkɑːntrækt/ proposal A plan or set of terms presented for consideration. /prəˈpoʊzəl/ accept To agree to an offer, request, or set of terms. /əkˈsept/ reject To refuse to accept an offer or proposal. /rɪˈdʒekt/ agree To share the same view or accept a proposal. /əˈɡriː/ disagree To hold a different opinion or reject a stated point. /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/ ask To request information, clarification, or action. /æsk/ answer To provide information in response to a question. /ˈænsər/ discuss To talk about something in order to understand it or decide what to do. /dɪˈskʌs/ decide To choose an option after considering available information. /dɪˈsaɪd/ compromise An agreement in which parties adjust some demands to reach a workable result. /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/ Can we discuss A polite phrase used to open discussion of a particular point. What do you think A question inviting another party's opinion or reaction. That works for us A response showing that a proposed option is acceptable. I agree A direct statement accepting a point or proposal. I need time to think A polite statement requesting time before making a decision. 