tradeoff
CulturalExample Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“This presents a difficult tradeoff for monetary policy,” the minutes said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The tradeoff for tight quarters is proximity to conveniences and culture not generally found in far-flung places.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
Most take it in stride, or consider the situation at Indian Wells a fair tradeoff for the otherwise gorgeous backdrop of mountains, picturesque sunsets and lavish facilities.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026
It’s a worthy tradeoff, according to the Deutsche Bank analysts, who rate Uber’s stock a buy.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026
The tradeoff was that the villagers would no longer have a reason to cut down trees from the pandas' habitat.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
