endgame

noun/ˈɛndˌɡeɪm/

Frequency rank: #11,041 most common English word

Meaning

the final stage of a process or conflict, where the outcome is decided.

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Example sentence

The negotiators realized they needed to think carefully about their endgame before making any more concessions.

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