first mover
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A business term that refers to the company that gains a powerful competitive edge by being the first company to establish itself in a particular industry segment. Allegedly, this gives them a "first-mover advantage" and the opportunity to dominate the market amongst the competition.
See also : competitve advantage
NetLingo Classification: Online Business
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