counter offer
noun
Pronunciation: ˈkaʊntər ˌɔfər
Definition
A revised proposal made in response to an initial offer, typically intended to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
Examples
The company rejected our initial salary request but sent a counter offer later that afternoon.
Negotiations stalled until the union presented a reasonable counter offer to the management team.
I decided to accept their counter offer because it included the additional benefits I wanted.
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