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codetermination

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌkoʊdɪˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪʃən/

KK: /koʊˌdɛr.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

noun
Definition

A system where workers and management share decision-making power in an organization, especially regarding policies and governance.


Example

In many countries, codetermination allows employees to have a say in the company's management decisions.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the concept of codetermination in companies?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it means that employees get a say in management decisions, right?
Sloth A
Exactly! It's all about collaboration between labor and management.
Sloth B
That sounds like a fair way to run a business.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
collaboration
cooperation
participation
Antonyms
isolation
exclusion
disengagement
Root Explanation

Codetermination → It is formed from "co-" (meaning together) and "determinare" (meaning to determine). The word refers to the process of determining something together, often in a decision-making context.

Memory Tip

Think of people 'together' ('co-') making decisions or 'determining' ('determinare') outcomes — that's what codetermination means.

Visually Confused Words
determination
microdetermination
nondetermination
overdetermination
foredetermination
undetermination
redetermination
indetermination
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