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to give up something of value for the sake of something else
to destroy or kill, especially for a specific purpose such as a test or experiment
to kill an animal or person as a religious act
to sell something for less than its original cost or value
the act of giving up or losing something as a penalty, punishment, or consequence of failure
personnel or resources deliberately lost or surrendered to achieve a goal
the act of killing an animal or person to appease or honor a deity
(in baseball) an out made by a batter that allows base runners to advance
a loss incurred by giving up or selling something for less than its value
a deliberate move in which a player gives up material for strategic or tactical advantage
What is a "sacrifice"?
In chess, a sacrifice is when a player deliberately gives up a piece, usually in the hopes of gaining a greater advantage later in the game. The piece is offered in exchange for something more valuable, such as a stronger position, a tactical opportunity, or to set up a checkmate. Sacrifices can be either material, where the player loses a piece, or positional, where the player may give up a piece to improve their overall position. A well-timed sacrifice can dramatically change the course of a game, but it carries risk, as it involves giving up something of value.
the act of giving up something valuable or important for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy
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