- pros and cons
- UK [ˌprəʊz ən ˈkɒnz] / US [ˌproʊz ən ˈkɑnz]
noun [plural]
the advantages and disadvantages of somethingpros and cons of:
We need to look at the pros and cons of each system.
English dictionary. 2014.
We need to look at the pros and cons of each system.
English dictionary. 2014.
pros and cons — are arguments for or against a particular issue. Pros are arguments which aim to promote the issue, while cons suggest points against it. The term has been in use since the 16th century and is a shortening of a Latin phrase, pro et contra, which… … The small dictionary of idiomes
pros and cons — [ˌprəʊz ən ˈkɒnz ǁ ˌproʊz ən ˈkɑːnz] noun the pros and cons [plural] the advantages and disadvantages of something, which you consider when making a decision about it : • When you re choosing a savings account, it is worthwhile spending some time … Financial and business terms
pros and cons — [ ,prouz ən kanz ] noun plural the advantages and disadvantages of something: pros and cons of: We need to look at the pros and cons of each system … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
pros and cons — a disadvantage of or argument against something. → con pros and cons an advantage or argument in favour of something. → pro … English new terms dictionary
Pros and Cons — Infobox Television episode Title = Pros and Cons Series = Garfield and Friends Caption = Season = 2 Episode = 64 Airdate = October 14, 1989 Production = G022 A Writer = Mark Evanier Sharman DiVono Director = Tom Ray Mitch Schauer Marija Daïl Jeff … Wikipedia
pros and cons — the favorable and the unfavorable factors or reasons; advantages and disadvantages. * * * pros and cons Reasons or arguments for and against • • • Main Entry: ↑pro * * * pros and cons UK [ˌprəʊz ən ˈkɒnz] US [ˌproʊz ən ˈkɑnz] noun [plural] the… … Useful english dictionary
pros and cons — noun VERB + PROS AND CONS ▪ consider, discuss, weigh up ▪ Before making a decision, you need to weigh up the pros and cons of the situation. PREPOSITION ▪ pros and cons of … Collocations dictionary
pros and cons — n. to weigh the pros and cons * * * to weigh the pros and cons … Combinatory dictionary
Pros and cons — Pro Pro, adv. For, on, or in behalf of, the affirmative side; in contrast with {con}. [1913 Webster] {Pro and con}, for and against, on the affirmative and on the negative side; as, they debated the question pro and con; formerly used also as a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pros and cons — plural noun the arguments for and against something: the committee had to consider all the pros and cons before making a decision. {Latin: for and against} …