"defining moment" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: defining moments [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} defining moment (plural defining moments)
  1. A moment in time that defines something, such as a person's success or failure, achievement or demise, talent, etc. Related terms: critical mass, killer app, make-or-break, moment of truth
    Sense id: en-defining_moment-en-noun-ga8~DAdg Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 64 36
  2. A point at which the essential nature or character of a person, group, etc., is revealed or identified.
    Sense id: en-defining_moment-en-noun-AfUs1-o1

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