Endgame

usgb/ˈendɡeɪm/
noun

The final stage of an activity or process.

The election campaign is now in its endgame
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Often appears as...

  • reach the endgame
  • nearing the endgame
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Broad Application

Endgame can be used to describe the final phase of various events, not just games or sports.

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The project's endgame involved rigorous testing.
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Critical Decisions

In the endgame, every choice can be crucial to a successful outcome.

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We're in the endgame now, so think carefully.
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Implies Closure

The term often implies that the situation is nearing conclusion.

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The negotiations entered the endgame.
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