Tradeoff

Quick meaning: Tradeoff is a noun meaning An advantage or improvement that necessitates the corresponding loss or degradation of something else.

Meaning

An advantage or improvement that necessitates the corresponding loss or degradation of something else.

Example Sentences

Improved graphics at the expense of battery life was a tradeoff the designers were willing to make.

Word Forms

• tradeoffs
• trade-off

Synonyms for tradeoff

Depending on context, synonyms include compromise.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include trade-off, clearing, change, offset, set-off, compromise.

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