compromise quality

/ˈkɒmprəmaɪz ˈkwɒləti/

reduced or inferior quality

The company had to compromise quality to meet the tight deadline.

The company reduced the quality of their product to finish on time.

Business

formal

to reduce or lower the quality of something, often due to cost or time constraints

To cut costs, the manufacturer had to compromise quality in some areas.

The manufacturer reduced quality in certain aspects to save money.

Fast fashion brands often compromise quality to produce trendy clothes quickly.

These brands prioritize speed over durability, leading to lower-quality garments.

This phrase is often used in business and manufacturing contexts where cost or time pressures lead to lower standards.

Collocations

compromise qualityreduce or lower qualitycompromise on qualityaccept lower standards

to reduce quality or effort to save time or money

to accept less than the best

This phrase is often used in discussions about cost-cutting measures in companies.

Compromising quality can lead to long-term reputational damage, even if it saves money in the short term.

Derived from the verb 'compromise' (to settle for less) and 'quality' (standard of excellence).

This phrase is commonly used in discussions about trade-offs between cost, time, and quality in business and manufacturing.

compromise

to settle for less

root

quality

standard of excellence

root

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