Gambit

usgb/ˈɡæmbɪt/
noun

An action or set of actions performed with the aim of gaining an advantage in a situation or game.

His reluctance to answer was a strategic gambit to avoid controversy.
Visual representation of "gambit" - An action or set of actions performed with the aim of gaining an advantage in a situation or game.

Often appears as...

  • strategic gambit
  • opening gambit
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Risk for Advantage

A gambit involves taking a risk to gain a future advantage, often used in competitive scenarios.

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Launching the new product first was a gambit to capture the market.
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Calculated Risk

Using 'gambit' often implies a planned, strategic risk rather than a reckless move.

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The politician's gambit to engage with younger voters could tip the scales.
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Business Context

In business, a gambit refers to bold decisions made to outdo competitors or change the game.

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Their low pricing was a gambit to unsettle the established players.
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