trade-off

or trade·off

[ treyd-awf, -of ]

/ ˈtreɪdˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR trade-off ON THESAURUS.COM

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 journal, trade language, trade-last, trademark, trade name, trade-off, trade on, trade paper, trade paperback, trade plate, trader

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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

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with trade-off

trade off

Exchange one thing for another, especially as a compromise. For example, They were willing to trade off some vacation for the freedom to work flexible hours. This idiom gave rise to tradeoff for “an exchange.” [First half of 1800s]

Cultural definitions for trade-off

tradeoff

What must be given up, and what is gained, when an economic decision is made.

单词	trade-off
释义	trade-off or trade·off [ treyd-awf, -of ] / ˈtreɪdˌɔf, -ˌɒf / SEE SYNONYMS FOR trade-off ON THESAURUS.COM 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 journal, trade language, trade-last, trademark, trade name, trade-off, trade on, trade paper, trade paperback, trade plate, trader Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with trade-off trade off Exchange one thing for another, especially as a compromise. For example, They were willing to trade off some vacation for the freedom to work flexible hours. This idiom gave rise to tradeoff for “an exchange.” [First half of 1800s] The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to trade-off deal, establishment, agreement, contract, arrangement, compensation, resolution, payment, pact, accord, adjustment, bargain, understanding, concession, settlement, accommodation, acknowledgment, grant, admission, compromise Cultural definitions for trade-off tradeoff What must be given up, and what is gained, when an economic decision is made. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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trade-off

or trade·off

noun

Origin of trade-off

Words nearby trade-off

Example sentences from the Web for trade-off

British Dictionary definitions for trade-off

noun

Idioms and Phrases with trade-off

Words related to trade-off

Cultural definitions for trade-off