stakeholder
noun
stake·hold·er
ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər 
1
: a person entrusted with the stakes of bettors
2
: one that has a stake in an enterprise
3
: one who is involved in or affected by a course of action
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Effective scaling depends on presenting ideas and solutions in ways that are accessible and actionable for all stakeholders.
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Sagi Eliyahu, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
This peace must allow for Ukrainian sovereignty and allow Ukraine to negotiate with other stakeholders regarding the issues that affect it.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
The task force would include a range of representatives from both communities including municipal officials, local business leaders, representatives from the Indiana Department of Transportation, public safety officials, and community stakeholders.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
If someone is able to make good deals with other big stakeholders of global economy and global politics, that is President Trump.
—Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
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Sagi Eliyahu, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
This peace must allow for Ukrainian sovereignty and allow Ukraine to negotiate with other stakeholders regarding the issues that affect it.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
The task force would include a range of representatives from both communities including municipal officials, local business leaders, representatives from the Indiana Department of Transportation, public safety officials, and community stakeholders.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
If someone is able to make good deals with other big stakeholders of global economy and global politics, that is President Trump.
—Peter Aitken, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Stakeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stakeholder. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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stakeholder
noun
stake·hold·er
ˈstāk-ˌhōl-dər
1
: a person holding property or owing an obligation that is claimed by two or more adverse claimants and who has no claim to or interest in the property or obligation
2
: a person having an interest or share in a commercial undertaking
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