trade-off
trade–off
noun \ˈtrād-ˌȯf\Definition of TRADE-OFF
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: a balancing of factors all of which are not attainable at the same time <the education versus experience trade–off which governs personnel practices — H. S. White>
First Known Use of TRADE-OFF
1961
Related to TRADE-OFF
- Synonyms
- back-and-forth, barter, commutation, dicker, quid pro quo, swap, trade, trade-off, truck
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