The zero-sum
Example: The zero-sum reflects fixed outcomes
Definition
"The zero-sum" refers to a situation or condition in which one participant's gain or loss is exactly balanced by the losses or gains of other participants, resulting in a fixed total outcome where the sum of all changes is zero.
Etymology
The term "the zero-sum" originates from game theory and economics, where 'zero-sum' describes a scenario with fixed resources or value. 'Zero' denotes the sum's neutrality, and 'sum' refers to the total amount, emphasizing that any advantage gained by one side must be offset by an equal disadvantage to another.
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"The zero-sum" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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