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win-win

adjective [before noun]
 
 
/ˌwɪnˈwɪn/

Definition

A win-win situation or result is one that is good for everyone who is involved: Flexible working hours are a win-win situation for employers and employees.Useful or advantageous win-win
 
 
noun [S]
a result that is good for everyone who is involved in a situation: The decision is a win-win for both sides.Useful or advantageous
(Definition of win-win adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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