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catalyst

noun/ˈkætəlɪst/

B2CEFR level
30/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

A person or event that precipitates significant change.

The failed product launch became the catalyst for a full review of the innovation pipeline.

Similar: trigger, spur

Topic: Consulting in Business English

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