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Meaning of zero-sum | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

Definitions

Of a system, where all gains are offset by exactly equal losses.

not-comparable

Examples

“Dalio is right, but somewhat self-serving. If hedge-fund managers are playing a zero-sum game, what is their social utility? […] Can it really be in America’s interest to have so much of its young talent playing a zero-sum game?”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

zero-turn zero-width zero-zero zeroable zeroadic zeroary