How is the word Abwägung translated from German to English

English translation
trade-off
noun

Ein gutes Ding aufgeben, um ein anderes zu gewinnen.

Giving up one good thing in order to gain another.

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  • Geschwindigkeit und Sicherheit sind eine Abwägung. — Speed and safety are a trade-off.

  • Jede Entscheidung hier erfordert eine Abwägung. — Every decision here involves a trade-off.

  • Was ist die Abwägung, wenn wir warten? — What is the trade-off if we wait?

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