win–winadj.

Brit.

/ˌwɪnˈwɪn/, U.S.

/ˈwɪnˈwɪn/

Forms: 1900s– win–win, 1900s– win/win.

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymon: win v.¹

Etymology: < win v.¹ + win v.¹ Compare slightly earlier no-win adj. and slightly later lose–lose adj.

Designating circumstances in which each party involved can benefit, or in which all possible outcomes are favourable. Frequently in win-win situation. Cf. lose–lose adj.Originally in game theory.

ΚΠ

1962 J. D. Singer Deterrence, Arms Control & Disarmament 109 In zero-sum games, every win for one side is a loss for the other; there can be no such thing as a ‘win-win’ outcome... Objectively, a win-win outcome was available, but the prisoners played as if it were not.

1979 J. Slawson & M. Vosk Unequal Americans App. 223 An intense effort has been made to secure the confidence of both sides and to encourage the expectation of a win/win situation.

1988 New Yorker 5 Sept. 87/3 A question of giving him something he can present to the membership..as something approaching win-win.

2002 G. Duncan I, Lucifer (2003) 184 Alternatively, she might end up with a part... The point is it's a win-win situation.

This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2006; most recently modified version published online December 2021).

单词	win–win
释义	win–winadj. Brit. /ˌwɪnˈwɪn/, U.S. /ˈwɪnˈwɪn/ Forms: 1900s– win–win, 1900s– win/win. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymon: win v.¹ Etymology: < win v.¹ + win v.¹ Compare slightly earlier no-win adj. and slightly later lose–lose adj. Designating circumstances in which each party involved can benefit, or in which all possible outcomes are favourable. Frequently in win-win situation. Cf. lose–lose adj.Originally in game theory. ΚΠ 1962 J. D. Singer Deterrence, Arms Control & Disarmament 109 In zero-sum games, every win for one side is a loss for the other; there can be no such thing as a ‘win-win’ outcome... Objectively, a win-win outcome was available, but the prisoners played as if it were not. 1979 J. Slawson & M. Vosk Unequal Americans App. 223 An intense effort has been made to secure the confidence of both sides and to encourage the expectation of a win/win situation. 1988 New Yorker 5 Sept. 87/3 A question of giving him something he can present to the membership..as something approaching win-win. 2002 G. Duncan I, Lucifer (2003) 184 Alternatively, she might end up with a part... The point is it's a win-win situation. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2006; most recently modified version published online December 2021). < adj.1962
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