trade-off
noun
\ ˈtrād-ˌȯf
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Definition of trade-off
1
: a balancing of factors all of which are not attainable at the same time
the education versus experience trade-off which governs personnel practices— H. S. White
2
: a giving up of one thing in return for another : exchange
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Synonyms for trade-off
Synonyms
back-and-forth, barter, commutation, dicker, exchange, quid pro quo, swap, trade, truck
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trade-off
noun
English Language Learners Definition of trade-off
: a situation in which you must choose between or balance two things that are opposite or cannot be had at the same time
US
: something that you do not want but must accept in order to have something that you want
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