pacesetter

/ˈpeɪsɪstər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or team that is among the first to do something or achieve something, often setting a standard for others to follow.

“The company’s innovative product made it a pacesetter in the industry.”

2. verb

To be among the first to do something or achieve something, often setting a standard for others to follow.

“The new policy will pace-setter the industry with its stricter regulations.”

Synonyms

  • innovator
  • leader
  • pioneer
  • trailblazer

Antonyms

  • follower
  • imitator
  • laggard