pros and cons
plural noun
1
: arguments for and against
—often + of
Congress weighed the pros and cons of the new tax plan.
2
: good points and bad points
Each technology has its pros and cons.
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“Pros and cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pros%20and%20cons. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.
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