win-win

adjective

ˈwin-ˈwin How to pronounce win-win (audio)
-ˌwin
: advantageous or satisfactory to all parties involved
a win-win situation
a win-win deal

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Telemedicine And Remote Monitoring The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of telehealth, and its benefits remain clear—reducing in-person visits while maintaining continuity of care, a win-win for the patient and overburdened healthcare system. Trisha Swift, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 When efforts to repurpose it as a museum or hotel didn’t materialize, Okaloosa County officials stepped in with a forward-thinking plan: turn the SS United States into a reef teeming with life, a win-win boon to the marine environment and to eco-tourism. Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025 Military officials characterize the change in law as a win-win for the government and commercial launch providers. Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025 That’s why many have ditched individual bottles for dispenser systems that also offer savings and more sustainable solutions—a win-win for management and guests. Blane Bachelor, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for win-win

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of win-win was in 1962

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“Win-win.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win-win. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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