positive-sum game
/ˌpɒzɪtɪv ˌsʌm ˈɡeɪm/
a situation where all players can benefit simultaneously
positive-sum game in a sentence
“Trade is often a positive-sum game benefiting all parties.”
Origin of positive-sum game
From positive + sum, indicating net positive outcomes
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