tradeoff
nounAn exchange of one thing in return for another, especially relinquishment of one benefit or advantage for another regarded as more desirable.
nounthe exchange of one thing (object, right, opportunity) for another of approximately equal value, so as to seal a bargain, or effect a compromise.
nounthe giving up of one desired objective in order to attain another, when both cannot be achieved at the same time.
nounAn advantage or improvement that necessitates the corresponding loss or degradation of something else.
nounan exchange that occurs as a compromise
nounan exchange that occurs as a compromise