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US/ˈset.əl.mənt/
UK/ˈset.əl.mənt/
an official agreement that ends a dispute, or a new place where people have come to live
In context
The two companies reached a settlement after months of talks.
She received a large settlement after the accident at work.
The first settlement in the valley was built near the river.
Words that go with settlement
verb + noun
- reach a settlementBoth sides hope to reach a settlement this week.
- negotiate a settlementLawyers will negotiate a settlement for the family.
adjective + noun
- out-of-court settlementThey agreed to an out-of-court settlement.
- peaceful settlementThe leaders called for a peaceful settlement of the conflict.
noun + noun
- divorce settlementThe divorce settlement gave her the house.
noun + preposition
- settlement ofThe settlement of the dispute took two years.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They made a settlement after the argument.Correct: They reached a settlement after the argument.