"game-changing" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} game-changing (not comparable)
  1. (sports or figuratively) Critical and having the potential to alter the overall outcome. Tags: figuratively, not-comparable Categories (topical): Sports Related terms: game changer
    Sense id: en-game-changing-en-adj-0dwMKhtt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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