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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
An advantage or improvement that necessitates the corresponding loss or degradation of something else..
Improved graphics at the expense of battery life was a tradeoff the designers were willing to make.
Use trade off when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Trade off means An advantage or improvement that necessitates the corresponding loss or degradation of something else..
Common synonyms include compromise.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Improved graphics at the expense of battery life was a tradeoff the designers were willing to make.
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