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trade-off

or trade·off

[ treyd-awf, -of ]

/ ˈtreɪdˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

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noun

the exchange of one thing for another of more or less equal value, especially to effect a compromise.

Origin of trade-off

First recorded in 1960–65; noun use of verb phrase trade off

Words nearby trade-off

trade wind, trade winds, trade-in, trade-last, trade-name, trade-off, trade-weighted, traded option, trademark, tradeoff, trader

Example sentences from the Web for trade-off

To be sure, the trade-off for adhering to Chinese restrictions is a lucrative market of professionals.

LinkedIn Accidently Censors Tiananmen Square Content |Tim Mak |June 3, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
As a trade-off for those funds, Galactic is committed to creating a Spaceport in Abu Dhabi—a place that loves excess.

Branson’s Galactic Obstacles: Tom Bower Puts a Damper on Virgin’s Space Flight Dreams |Clive Irving |January 30, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
It's not that they're making a trade-off between this and another piece of jewelry.

Lingerie for the 1 Percent |CNBC |August 6, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Let's call it the Karmic Information Trade-Off, or, alternatively, the Best Thai Restaurant in Bozeman Trade-Off.

Big Brother Is Watching, and People Don't Care |Michael Tomasky |June 11, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

That's a trade-off elite politicians are more than happy to make, but where is the concern for the native born working class?

The Heritage Immigration Study, Ctd. |Justin Green |May 7, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for trade-off

trade-off

noun

an exchange, esp as a compromise