Definitions for pacesetterˈpeɪsˌsɛt ər
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
pace•set•terˈpeɪsˌsɛt ər(n.)
a person or group that serves as a model to be imitated or followed; leader.
Category: Common Vocabulary
one that sets the pace, as in racing.
Category: Common Vocabulary
Ref: Also called pacemaker. 1
Origin of pacesetter:
1890–95
Princeton's WordNet
pacesetter, pacemaker(noun)
a leading instance in its field
"the new policy will be a pacesetter in community relations"
pacer, pacemaker, pacesetter(noun)
a horse used to set the pace in racing
Wiktionary
pacesetter(Noun)
A person who determines the rate of action through leading.
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