Tradeoff (Noun)
Meaning
An exchange that occurs as a compromise; "I faced a tradeoff between eating and buying my medicine".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- I had to make a tradeoff between spending money on a new phone or paying my rent on time.
- The company made a tradeoff between reducing costs and maintaining the quality of their products.
- She faced a tradeoff between pursuing her dream job and staying close to her family.
- The new policy presented a tradeoff between increased security and reduced personal freedom.
- He had to make a tradeoff between taking a higher-paying job and having more free time.