tradeoff en · NOUN
Etymology
Deverbal from trade off.
Meanings
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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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tradeoffs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| trade-off | alternative | lexicographic |