idiom
first mover advantage
FERST MOO-ver ad-VAN-tij
fɜːrst ˈmuːvər ədˈvæntɪdʒListen
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Syllable breakdown
firstmoveradvantage
Dictionary meaning
the competitive benefit gained by being the first to enter a new market or adopt a new technology; first movers can establish brand recognition, customer loyalty, and network effects before competitors arrive; however, first mover advantage can erode if followers learn from early mistakes
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