Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
end-game
Noun
/ˈɛndˌɡeɪm/
Definition
The final stage of a game, particularly in chess, where the remaining pieces are limited and the main strategies involve achieving a win or a draw.
Examples
- During the end-game of the chess match, both players displayed remarkable skill.
- The end-game in negotiations is crucial for reaching a satisfactory agreement.
- In the end-game of the project, we need to finalize our strategies and objectives.
Meaning
In a broader sense, the term refers to the final stages of any activity or process, signifying the tactics or strategies needed to reach a conclusion or outcome.
Synonyms
- final phase
- conclusion
- closing stages
