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Definition of endgame

endgame

/ˈɛnd.ɡeɪm/
end · game
Plural:endgames
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endgame Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The final stage of an extended process, negotiation, or strategic undertaking, or the ultimate objective toward which it is directed.

Example

"During the corporate merger, investors questioned what the board's true endgame was for the retail division."

2

The final stage of a game such as chess or bridge, when few pieces or cards remain.

Example

"The grandmaster studied rook-and-pawn endgames for hours to sharpen her competitive technique."

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• Nearby Words

endeavor
endemic
ender
endgame
endicott
ending
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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a compound of 'end' and 'game', originally serving as a translation of the German chess term 'Endspiel'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Endgame. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/endgame
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