sacrifice

noun C1

Meaning

A sacrifice is an act of giving up something valued for the sake of something deemed more important or worthy, often involving a personal cost or loss, and frequently associated with moral, ethical, or religious dimensions.
💡 It is important to distinguish between voluntary sacrifice, which implies a conscious choice, and coerced sacrifice, where the individual has little to no agency.

Example Sentences

The study examined the sacrifice of resources in experimental research design .
The team's sacrifice led to their unexpected victory in the finals .
The team ’ s sacrifice ensured the project met its tight deadline .

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