ZERO-SUM GAME
(noun)Definitions
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Zero-Sum Game.
Zero-Sum Game - as a noun
A game in which the total of all the gains and losses is zero
Example Sentences
"In a zero-sum game, one player's gain is equivalent to another player's loss."
"The negotiation seemed like a zero-sum game, as each party fought for their own interests."
"The stock market can sometimes resemble a zero-sum game, where one investor's profit is another's loss."
"The labor market is not always a zero-sum game; it can grow to benefit both employees and employers."
"International trade is often viewed as a zero-sum game, but it can lead to mutual gains."