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megadeal en · NOUN

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *méǵh₂s Proto-Hellenic *mégas Ancient Greek μέγᾰς (mégăs)der. English mega- English deal English megadeal From mega- + deal.

Meanings

1. (informal) A transaction of very large size.
   • The megadeal could strengthen Microsoft’s standing in the video game industry, after a year and a half of negotiations with regulators around the world. 2023 October 13, Kellen Browning, David McCabe, “Microsoft Closes $69 Billion Activision Deal, Overcoming Regulators’ Objections”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:
   • These aren’t the first megadeals cut by politicians that do not pass the smell test, but nobody has been swindled like the Yankee Stadium community. 2009 January 25, Harvey Araton, “Tear Down Stadium and Build Up the Bronx”, in New York Times:
2. (informal) A deal offering exceptional value for money.

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