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trade-off

/ˈtreɪdɒf/

/ˈtreɪdɔf/

Translations

trade-offnoun

trade-offs

/ˈtreɪdɒf/

/ˈtreɪdɔf/

Choosing a smaller car is a trade-off for better fuel efficiency.

Выбор меньшего автомобиля — это компромисс ради лучшей топливной эффективности.

There is always a trade-off between time and quality in project management.

В управлении проектами всегда существует обмен между временем и качеством.

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Synonyms

trade-offadjective

/ˈtreɪd ɒf/

/ˈtreɪd ɔf/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g. "trade-off analysis".

Synonyms

mutually offsetting

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.