TRADE-OFF Synonyms
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 |