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trade-off

[treyd-awf, -of] / ˈtreɪdˌɔf, -ˌɒf /












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The outlook for these technologies seems promising, but many in Gen Z are so dazzled by the benefits that they overlook the trade-offs.

From The Wall Street Journal

The trade-off for buyers seeking a lower rate is that ARMs come with more strings and perceived risks than fixed-rate loans.

From Barron's

Warsh, in television interviews and public appearances, has avoided specifying how he would handle these trade-offs.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was a trade-off worthy of discussion, but Podila was adamant: “I want to decompress on the train.”

From MarketWatch

In this review, we’ll dig into where NordVPN excels, where the trade-offs appear, and how it compares across performance, privacy, and price, so you can decide whether it’s the right fit for your needs.

From Salon