Pacesetter

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪsˌsɛtər/

Definitions of pacesetter

noun a person or group that is the first to do something and that therefore sets an example for others to follow

Example Sentences

A1 A pacesetter is someone who sets the pace for others to follow.

A2 The pacesetter in the race quickly took the lead.

B1 As a pacesetter in the industry, the company is always ahead of its competitors.

B2 She was seen as a pacesetter in the field of technology, always introducing innovative ideas.

C1 The company's CEO is considered a pacesetter in the business world, constantly setting new trends.

C2 The renowned scientist is a pacesetter in the field of research, leading the way for future discoveries.

Examples of pacesetter in a Sentence

formal The company is known for being a pacesetter in the industry, always setting the bar high for innovation.

informal She's definitely a pacesetter when it comes to fashion trends among her friends.

slang That new artist is a total pacesetter, everyone's trying to copy their style.

figurative As a pacesetter in the field of technology, he is constantly pushing boundaries and inspiring others to follow suit.

Grammatical Forms of pacesetter

• past tense: paced
• plural: pacesetters
• comparative: more pacesetter
• superlative: most pacesetter
• present tense: paceset
• future tense: will paceset
• perfect tense: has paced
• continuous tense: is pacesetting
• singular: pacesetter
• positive degree: pacesetter
• infinitive: to paceset
• gerund: pacesetting
• participle: paceset

Origin and Evolution of pacesetter

First Known Use: 1902 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'pacesetter' originated from the combination of 'pace' meaning rate of movement and 'setter' meaning one who establishes a standard.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of horse racing to refer to a horse that sets the pace for others to follow, 'pacesetter' has evolved to describe a person or thing that sets a high standard or example for others to follow in various fields such as sports, business, and innovation.