Meaning of the word gambit in English

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gambit

US /ˈɡæm.bɪt/
UK /ˈɡæm.bɪt/

Noun

1.

a clever action in a game or other situation that is intended to achieve an advantage and usually involves taking a risk:

Example:
Her clever opening gambit gave her an early advantage.
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