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apex |
the climax or culmination, as of an endeavor or a reputation. [1/2 definitions] |
batting average |
(informal) one's degree of success at some endeavor. [1/2 definitions] |
big-time |
(informal) significant or influential in a particular trade, profession, or other field of endeavor. [1/2 definitions] |
do one's bit |
to give one's effort to a particular endeavor, often one that is shared with others; do one's share. |
firing line |
the forefront or most exposed position in any activity or endeavor. [1/3 definitions] |
fodder |
raw material, as for a creative endeavor. [1/3 definitions] |
fund |
to make money available in support of a particular project or endeavor. [1/5 definitions] |
homestretch |
the last stage of a project or endeavor. [1/2 definitions] |
hustle |
an aggressively competitive endeavor. [1/10 definitions] |
input |
information to be used in an endeavor or project. [1/6 definitions] |
nanotechnology |
a field of study or endeavor concerned with the engineering of matter at the level of the atom or molecule. |
object |
the purpose or goal of a particular activity or endeavor. [1/7 definitions] |
old hand |
one who is experienced, usu. in a specified field, practice, or endeavor. |
Parnassus |
any center of poetic or artistic endeavor. [1/3 definitions] |
pool2 |
to join or create a pool or other shared endeavor. [1/7 definitions] |
spearhead |
the leader or leading force in a military engagement, new field of endeavor, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
sporting chance |
a fair or even chance for success in an endeavor or competition. |
terminus |
the point at which something, such as an endeavor, aims; goal. [1/4 definitions] |
trailblazer |
one who leads the way in any new field or endeavor; pioneer. [1/2 definitions] |
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