zero-sum
adjective
Pronunciation: ˈzɪərəʊˌsʌm
Definition
A situation in which one person's gain is equivalent to another person's loss, meaning the net change in wealth or benefit is zero.
Examples
Many people mistakenly view international trade as a zero-sum game rather than a mutually beneficial exchange.
The negotiation became a zero-sum struggle where neither side was willing to compromise.
In a zero-sum environment, any advantage gained by one competitor is necessarily a disadvantage for the others.
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