General
game-changer
What does game-changer mean?
An idea, product, or event that fundamentally alters how things are done.
"That new API is a real game-changer for our integration speed."
Origin
Sports metaphor for a play that changes the outcome.
Frequently asked questions
What does game-changer mean?
Something, an idea, product, or event, that fundamentally alters how things are done, not just an incremental improvement.
Where does 'game-changer' come from?
It's a sports metaphor, from a play or player that decisively changes the outcome of a game, adopted into business to hype a transformative development.
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