as in exchange
a giving or taking of one thing of value in return for another
a trade-off in which a company got a celebrity spokesperson and a fading star got some much-needed cash
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of trade-off
These advantages come with some significant trade-offs, though, as the Gym Monster 2’s presentation and overall experience feel rougher and more stripped-down than Tonal's.
—
PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
After three years, the brothers had received only the first payment of thirty-seven pounds and ten shillings, and hadn’t reached the trade-off point of their respective projects.
—Ben Yagoda, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
But this isn't a silver bullet, and there are some important trade-offs to weigh.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
The depth is the trade-off, so measure your counter carefully.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trade-off
PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
After three years, the brothers had received only the first payment of thirty-seven pounds and ten shillings, and hadn’t reached the trade-off point of their respective projects.
—Ben Yagoda, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
But this isn't a silver bullet, and there are some important trade-offs to weigh.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
The depth is the trade-off, so measure your counter carefully.
—Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trade-off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trade-off
exchange
Noun
-
Under the proposal, the release of all Israeli hostages—dead and alive—would occur within 72 hours of Israel formally accepting the deal, in exchange for the release of 250 Palestinians serving life sentences and 1,700 detainees from Gaza.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
-
The company also acquired Australian cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve earlier in September.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Trade-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trade-off. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share