endgame

/EH1 N D G EY0 M/

noun

1
The final stage of a game of chess, when there are few pieces left.
“Rooks become much more important in the endgame.”
2
The final stage of a game of bridge, when there are few cards left.
“You can't really use squeeze plays until the endgame.”
3
The final stage of an extended process or course of events, especially with the implication of the imminent realization of a masterful strategy or plan.
“What's her endgame, do you think?”
4
The gameplay available in a massively multiplayer online role-playing game for players who have completed all of the preset challenges.

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