Tradeoff
/trˈeɪˌdɔf/
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Definition
(noun) An advantage or improvement that necessitates the corresponding loss or degradation of something else.
Sentence Examples
There is always a tradeoff between high speed and low fuel use.
A tradeoff is a situation where you give up one thing for another.
CEFR Practice Quiz
There is often a ____ between the cost of a product and the quality of the materials used to make it today.