noun
definition
An advantage or improvement that necessitates the corresponding loss or degradation of something else.
example
Improved graphics at the expense of battery life was a tradeoff the designers were willing to make.
Examples of tradeoff in a Sentence
When you use an organic flea product on your dog, there exists a bit of a tradeoff.
While the maps tend to be smaller than most of battlefield 1942's original settings, the visual tradeoff is certainly worth it.
However, this is a tradeoff for the additional security.
This works best with very thin string, of course, but the tradeoff is that it is more likely the charm will snap off and you will lose it.
Many reviewers feel that the base model is underpowered, and adding extra power can result in a great deal of fuel economy tradeoff.
The tradeoff is that they must get their dental care from a dentist who is a member of the insurance company's approved list of providers.
This is a tradeoff, in many respects, and customers may have varying opinions on this tradeoff.