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TRADE-OFF Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word trade-off. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word trade-off. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for TRADE-OFF

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compromise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a middle way between two extremes

• an accommodation in which both sides make concessions

verb

• make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

• settle by concession

• expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute

adjustment
nounn
noun

• making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

• the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)

• the act of adjusting something to match a standard

• the process of adapting to something (such as environmental conditions)

• an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances

bargain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

• an advantageous purchase

verb

• negotiate the terms of an exchange

• come to terms; arrive at an agreement

exchange
verb, nounv, n
noun

• chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

• a mutual expression of views (especially an unpleasant one)

• the act of changing one thing for another thing

• the act of giving something in return for something received

• a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication

• a workplace for buying and selling; open only to members

• (sports) an unbroken sequence of several successive strokes

• reciprocal transfer of equivalent sums of money (especially the currencies of different countries)

• the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:

• (chess) gaining (or losing) a rook in return for a knight or bishop

• (chess) the capture by both players (usually on consecutive moves) of pieces of equal value

verb

• give to, and receive from, one another

• exchange or replace with another, usually of the same kind or category

• change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

• hand over one and receive another, approximately equivalent

• put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

• exchange a penalty for a less severe one

substitution
nounn
noun

• an event in which one thing is substituted for another

• the act of putting one thing or person in the place of another:

swap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an equal exchange

verb

• exchange or give (something) in exchange for

• move (a piece of a program) into memory, in computer science

tradeoff
nounn
noun

• an exchange that occurs as a compromise

Best Hypernyms For TRADE-OFF

Here is a list of related hypernyms for trade-off, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
exchange interchange

Alternatives for COMPROMISE

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