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trade-off

UK
/ˈtreɪdɒf/
US
/ˈtreɪdɔf/

Translations

trade-offnoun
trade-offs
pl
UK
/ˈtreɪdɒf/
US
/ˈtreɪdɔf/
The trade-off between speed and accuracy is a common challenge in software development.
Le compromis entre la vitesse et la précision est un défi courant dans le développement logiciel.
Additional translations
arbitrageSurtout en contexte économique, technique ou décisionnel.
Synonyms
exchange
compromise
reciprocity
give-and-take
swap
concession
balance
trade-offadjective
UK
/ˈtreɪd ɒf/
US
/ˈtreɪd ɔf/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. "trade-off analysis".
de compromis
The engineers performed a trade-off analysis before finalizing the design.
Les ingénieurs ont effectué une analyse de compromis avant de finaliser la conception.
Additional translations
d'arbitrageSurtout en contexte technique, financier ou analytique.
Synonyms
mutually offsetting
give-and-take
reciprocal
balancing
offsetting
compensatory
compromising

Definitions

trade-offnoun
A situation in which you must choose between or balance two things that are opposite or cannot be had at the same time.
The trade-off between speed and accuracy is a common challenge in software development.
A compromise or exchange where one thing is given up in return for another.
Choosing a smaller car was a trade-off for better fuel efficiency.
trade-offadjective
Relating to or involving a compromise between competing factors.
The engineers performed a trade-off analysis before finalizing the design.
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