tradeoff

Cultural  

1. What must be given up, and what is gained, when an economic decision is made.

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Example Sentences

"In the hive, we see a comparable tradeoff. When fewer bees follow, dancers move more as they search for their audience, and the dance becomes less precise."

From Science Daily

The tradeoff for tight quarters is proximity to conveniences and culture not generally found in far-flung places.

From Salon

“We won’t know official numbers until summer, but I expect future surveys will reflect continued enrollment declines and stark budgeting tradeoffs,” Montz said.

From MarketWatch

Most take it in stride, or consider the situation at Indian Wells a fair tradeoff for the otherwise gorgeous backdrop of mountains, picturesque sunsets and lavish facilities.

From Los Angeles Times

The idea captured the tradeoff at the heart of many AI methods.

From Science Daily