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settlement

/ˈsɛtlmənt/
set · tle · ment ˈsɛ · tl · mənt
English Definition
n. an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict
中文释义
解决,定居点
Significado en Español
resolución, asentamiento
한국어 뜻
해결, 정착지
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự giải quyết, khu định cư
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Example Sentence

They reached a settlement out of court.

他们在庭外达成了和解。

Synonyms
agreement resolution colony
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “settlement”:

  1. A dispute
  2. B conflict
  3. C agreement
  4. D disagreement
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C — agreement. “settlement” means n. an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

After many months of talks, the two sides reached a fair ______.

  1. A quarrel
  2. B conflict
  3. C war
  4. D settlement
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D — settlement. “settlement” means n. an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict

Common questions about “settlement”

What does “settlement” mean?

settlement — n. an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict. In Chinese: 解决,定居点.

How do you pronounce “settlement”?

settlement is pronounced /ˈsɛtlmənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: set · tle · ment.

How do you use “settlement” in a sentence?

They reached a settlement out of court. (他们在庭外达成了和解。)

What are synonyms for “settlement”?

agreement, resolution, colony — all close in meaning to settlement (n. an official agreement intended to resolve a dispute or conflict).

Is “settlement” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. settlement appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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