settlement

/sɛtəlmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A decision or agreement reached, especially in a dispute or negotiation

“The settlement of the lawsuit was finally reached after months of negotiations.”

2. noun

A place where people live, typically in a rural or remote area

“The small settlement on the outskirts of the village was home to a close-knit community.”

3. noun

The process of paying or settling an account, debt, or bill

“The company made a settlement with the government to pay back the taxes owed.”

4. noun

The act of settling or coming to rest, typically after a long or difficult period

“The family finally found a sense of settlement after years of traveling.”

5. verb

To come to an agreement or decision, especially in a dispute or negotiation

“The two parties were able to settle their differences and come to an agreement.”

6. verb

To pay or settle an account, debt, or bill

“The company settled the outstanding debt with the supplier.”

7. verb

To come to rest or settle, typically after a long or difficult period

“After years of traveling, they were finally able to settle down in one place.”

Synonyms

  • agreement
  • payment
  • resolution

Antonyms

  • conflict
  • dispute