English / word
trade-off
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
a situation in which you must choose between two opposite qualities or advantages; a compromise; a balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features; a compromise
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.; A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
In context
01
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
02
There is always a trade-off between product quality and lower prices.
Synonyms
compromise,exchange,sacrifice
Antonyms
retention,win-win situation,absolute choice
Collocations
inevitable trade-off,trade-off between,make a trade-off