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trade off

A balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features. / To give up one thing in order to gain another.
Danh từNgoại động từ
Số nhiều: trade-offsQuá khứ: traded offPhân từ 2: traded offV-ing: trading off

This term describes a situational compromise where one quality or advantage is lost in order to gain another. It carries a pragmatic, often analytical tone, frequently appearing in economics, engineering, and decision-making contexts to describe the inherent tension between two competing goals.

When used as a noun, it is typically written as a single word or hyphenated (trade-off), referring to the balance achieved. When used as a verb, it is written as two words (trade off), describing the act of sacrificing one element for another.

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Danh từ

A balance achieved between two desirable but incompatible features.

A trade off exists.

Ngoại động từTo give up one thing in order to gain another.
[~ something for something]

To give up one thing in order to gain another.

Ví dụ

There is always a trade off between cost and quality.

Business

We had to trade off some speed for better accuracy.

Office

It is a difficult trade off to make when you have a limited budget.

I guess I will just trade off a bit of sleep for more study time.

School Life

The new engine trades off fuel efficiency for raw power.

Is the trade off worth it in the long run?

Some medications trade off effectiveness for fewer side effects.

Health

I cannot believe we are trading off security for convenience.

The architect managed the trade off between aesthetics and functionality perfectly.

Cụm động từ

trade off

to exchange one benefit for another, typically involving a loss to gain a different advantage

The company decided to trade off short-term profits for long-term growth.

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