:big win: n. Serendipity. "Yes, those two physicists discovered
high-temperature superconductivity in a batch of ceramic that had
been prepared incorrectly according to their experimental schedule.
Small mistake; big win!" See {win big}.
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
high-temperature superconductivity in a batch of ceramic that had
been prepared incorrectly according to their experimental schedule.
Small mistake; big win!" See {win big}.
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
Related:
- big win n.
1. [common] Major success. 2. [MIT]
Serendipity.
"Yes, those two physicists discovered high-temperature... - win big: vi. To experience serendipity. "I went shopping and won
big;
there was a 2-for-1 sale." See {big win}. -- The... - win big vi.
To experience serendipity. "I went shopping
and won big;
there was a 2-for-1 sale." See big win... - win: [MIT] 1. vi. To succeed. A program wins if no unexpected
conditions arise,
or (especially) if it sufficiently {robust} to take... - win win: interj. Expresses pleasure at a {win}.
--
The AI Hackers... - Pick battles big enough to matter, small enough to win.
Jonathan... - The big guys always win.
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Jeffrey F.... - suitable win n.
See win... - win
[MIT; now common everywhere] 1. vi. To succeed.
A program wins if no unexpected conditions arise...
