trade-offs
nounUK /ˈtreɪd ɒfs/
US /ˈtreɪd ɔfs/
A trade-off is when you give up one thing to get another thing.
Choosing to play outside instead of doing homework is a trade-off.
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2. A situation where getting more of one good thing means getting less of another.
The trade-offs of a bigger house are higher bills and more cleaning.
3. A balance between two things that cannot both be fully had.
There is a trade-off between speed and accuracy when you rush your work.
4. An exchange in which each side gives something up.
The two friends made trade-offs, swapping cards they each wanted.