noun

tradeoff

Translation

trade-off, compromise, balance

There is a tradeoff between speed and accuracy.

There is a trade-off between speed and accuracy.

We made a tradeoff to finish the project on time.

We made a trade-off to finish the project on time.

a trade-off between ((sth.)) and ((sth.)) a situation involving a balance between two opposing things There is a trade-off between cost and quality.

Synonyms: compromise, balance, exchange

Comes from 'trade' (to exchange) and 'off' (as in to set off against something else). It's an exchange where you give something up.

Imagine you 'trade' one benefit to turn 'off' a disadvantage, or vice versa. It's about balancing pros and cons.