trade-off (/ˈtreɪd.ɒf/)
noun · Advanced · Work & Business
🔊 /ˈtreɪd.ɒf/
Meaning
Meaning: a balance between two things
A trade-off is a situation in which gaining one thing means giving up another. Speakers explain the trade-offs behind every choice.
Examples
🗣 Speed and quality often involve a trade-off.
Etymology
A compound of ‘trade’ and ‘off’, meaning an exchange.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in talks on decisions, design, and economics.
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Tags: choice, balance