
Gambit
Risk for Advantage
A gambit involves taking a risk to gain a future advantage, often used in competitive scenarios.
Launching the new product first was a gambit to capture the market.
Calculated Risk
Using 'gambit' often implies a planned, strategic risk rather than a reckless move.
The politician's gambit to engage with younger voters could tip the scales.
Business Context
In business, a gambit refers to bold decisions made to outdo competitors or change the game.
Their low pricing was a gambit to unsettle the established players. Compare with
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