Definitions for zero-sum
ze·ro-sum

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1. zero-sumadjective

   Of any system where all gains are offset by exactly equal losses.

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1. Alex

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   Daniel

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of zero-sum in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of zero-sum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of zero-sum in a Sentence

1. Briton Alex Inglot:

   Generally, the reality is that there are only a few big issues that are pretty much zero-sum games, whether it's prize money, whether it's changes to the calendar, whether it's reviewing formats or things like that. So in those situations where interests are intrinsically differing, they cause frustration and friction almost by definition.

2. The IMF:

   Myopic pursuit of zero-sum policies can only end by hurting all countries, as history shows, because national policies inevitably interact in a number of vital areas, creating strong spillovers across countries, the world economy works far better for all when policymakers engage in regular dialogue and work within agreed mechanisms to resolve disagreement.

3. Andy Kim:

   A lot of my colleagues, especially on the select committee, use rhetoric like, ‘This is a new Cold War,’ first of all, it’s not true: The Soviet Union was a very different competitor than China. And it’s framed in a very zero-sum way … It’s very much being talked about as if their entire way of life is incompatible with ours and cannot coexist with ours, and that heightens the tension.

4. National Security Adviser Susan Rice:

   We reject reductive reasoning and lazy rhetoric that says conflict between the U.S. and China is inevitable even as we've been tough with China where we disagree, this isn't a zero sum game.

5. Huang Kunming:

   The Cold War thinking and zero sum game, this has stopped and hindered exchanges in cyberspace. Also, bully behavior in cyberspace has had a negative impact on mutual trust, by using national security as an excuse, some countries have attacked some countries and enterprises. This has increased the uncertainty, opposition and negativity in cyberspace.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zero-Sum