tradeoff

noun

An exchange of one thing in return for another, especially relinquishment of one benefit or advantage for another regarded as more desirable.

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the exchange of one thing (object, right, opportunity) for another of approximately equal value, so as to seal a bargain, or effect a compromise.

noun

the giving up of one desired objective in order to attain another, when both cannot be achieved at the same time.

noun

An advantage or improvement that necessitates the corresponding loss or degradation of something else.

noun

an exchange that occurs as a compromise

noun

an exchange that occurs as a compromise