Definitions for trade-off

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Spelling: [treyd-awf, -of]
IPA: /ˈtreɪdˌɔf, -ˌɒf/

Trade-Off is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 258 anagrams from letters in trade-off (-adeffort).

Definitions for trade-off

noun

  1. the exchange of one thing for another of more or less equal value, especially to effect a compromise.

Origin of trade-off

First recorded in 1960-65; noun use of verb phrase trade off

Examples for trade-off

“There is a trade-off between speed and making it look right,” Borger writes.

To be sure, the trade-off for adhering to Chinese restrictions is a lucrative market of professionals.

If the trade-off for this destruction is truly a safer environment then perhaps this price is justified.

It's not that they're making a trade-off between this and another piece of jewelry.

As such, he calls for liberals to be magnanimous, recognize trade-offs, and say that this trade-off was worth it.

Let's call it the Karmic Information trade-off, or, alternatively, the Best Thai Restaurant in Bozeman trade-off.

That's a trade-off elite politicians are more than happy to make, but where is the concern for the native born working class?

As a trade-off for those funds, Galactic is committed to creating a Spaceport in Abu Dhabi—a place that loves excess.

Word Value for trade-off
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Words with friends

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