endgame

endgame
endgame [end′gām΄]
n.
1. the final stage of a game of chess, in which each player has only a few pieces left
2. the final stage of anything

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end·game also end game (ĕndʹgām') n.
1. Games. The final stage of a chess game after most of the pieces have been removed from the board.
2. The final stage of an extended process or course of events:

the diplomatic endgame that led to the treaty.

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