trade-off
or trade·off
[treyd-awf, -of]
- the exchange of one thing for another of more or less equal value, especially to effect a compromise.
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Origin of trade-off
First recorded in 1960–65; noun use of verb phrase trade off
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To be sure, the trade-off for adhering to Chinese restrictions is a lucrative market of professionals.
As a trade-off for those funds, Galactic is committed to creating a Spaceport in Abu Dhabi—a place that loves excess.
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January 30, 2014
It's not that they're making a trade-off between this and another piece of jewelry.
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That's a trade-off elite politicians are more than happy to make, but where is the concern for the native born working class?
trade-off
- an exchange, esp as a compromise
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