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settlement

/ˈsɛt(ə)lmənt/

settlementnoun

settlements

/ˈsɛt(ə)lmənt/

Translations

поселение

The ancient settlement was discovered by archaeologists.

Древнее поселение было обнаружено археологами.

урегулирование

The settlement of the dispute took several months.

Урегулирование спора заняло несколько месяцев.

расчёт

The settlement of the bill was completed yesterday.

Расчёт по счету был завершён вчера.

Additional translations

колония

посёлок

деревня

Definitions

A formal agreement or resolution between parties in a dispute.

The two companies reached a settlement to avoid a lengthy court battle.

A small community or village, especially one newly established in a previously uninhabited area.

The settlers established a new settlement near the river.

The process of settling or the state of being settled.

The settlement of the land took several years due to the harsh conditions.

The payment or discharge of a debt or obligation.

He made a final settlement on his loan last month.

The gradual downward movement or subsidence of a building or the ground supporting it, often causing structural damage.

Cracks in the walls indicated settlement of the house’s foundations.

Synonyms

settlementadjective

more settlement

Comp.

most settlement

Super.

/ˈsɛt.əl.mənt/

/ˈsɛt̬.əl.mənt/

Used attributively before another noun to describe something related to a settlement (e.g., settlement talks)

Definitions

Relating to or connected with a settlement or settlements.

The parties entered settlement negotiations to resolve the dispute.

Synonyms