Leapfrogging: meaning, definitions and examples

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leapfrogging

 

[ หˆliหpหŒfrษ”หษกษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

competition strategy

Leapfrogging refers to the act of surpassing or outdoing competitors by skipping over established phases or stages in development. It often occurs in business contexts where companies innovate or adopt new strategies to gain an advantage or to satisfy market demands more effectively than their rivals.

Synonyms

outpace, overtake, surpass

Examples of usage

  • The tech startup achieved leapfrogging by introducing a groundbreaking app before competitors had the chance.
  • In renewable energy, countries may engage in leapfrogging by adopting advanced technologies instead of traditional methods.
  • By leapfrogging outdated business models, the company secured a dominant market position.
Context #2 | Noun

development trend

Leapfrogging can also refer to a trend where a person or organization advances significantly by bypassing intermediate stages. This term can be applied in various sectors, including education, technology, and economic development.

Synonyms

advancement, advancing, progress

Examples of usage

  • The leapfrogging phenomenon is common in countries that move directly to mobile banking.
  • Leapfrogging often enables emerging markets to improve infrastructure through modern technology.
  • In education, leapfrogging can help underprivileged students access learning resources quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "leapfrogging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salto em altura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‚เคฆเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช springen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompati

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะธะฑะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skakanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃ›ใณ่ถŠใˆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saltar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑรงrama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„์•ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ทƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skoฤiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถkkva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saltar

Etymology

The term 'leapfrogging' is derived from the children's game 'leapfrog,' in which players jump over one another. This metaphorical expression began to gain traction in the mid-20th century, particularly in the context of business and technology, where it symbolized the act of modernizing or innovating beyond the current state without having to follow traditional pathways. The concept was notably embraced during discussions around development economics, where it characterized how less developed nations could jump directly to advanced technologies or methods instead of following more traditional routes of development. Over time, the use of 'leapfrogging' expanded into various fields, including telecommunications, energy, and education, reflecting its versatile applicability to rapid advancements and strategy-changing maneuvers in competitive environments.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,975, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.