Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

late-entry

noun

/ˈleɪt ˈɛntri/

Definition

A significant occurrence or addition that happens after the expected or usual time frame.

Examples

She submitted her application as a late-entry to the competition.
His late-entry into the project provided fresh insights and ideas.
Late-entries can sometimes benefit from seeing the strategies of earlier participants.

Meaning

Late-entry refers to an event, submission, or participation by an individual or entity that enters into a situation after it has already started or progressed beyond the initial stages.