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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This critical skill involves self-advocacy, framing achievements measurably, and selling ideas for stakeholder buy-in.
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Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Ahead of all World Cup tournaments, FIFA places large blocks of rooms on hold across various properties for FIFA staff, media and other stakeholders.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
That changed in 2021, however, when Beckham, along with brothers Jorge and Jose Mas, bought out former co-owners Marcelo Claure and Masayoshi Son and became the team's majority stakeholders, ESPN reported.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The university looks forward to working with local officials, neighbors and community stakeholders as this process moves forward.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Ahead of all World Cup tournaments, FIFA places large blocks of rooms on hold across various properties for FIFA staff, media and other stakeholders.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
That changed in 2021, however, when Beckham, along with brothers Jorge and Jose Mas, bought out former co-owners Marcelo Claure and Masayoshi Son and became the team's majority stakeholders, ESPN reported.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
The university looks forward to working with local officials, neighbors and community stakeholders as this process moves forward.
—Jack Springgate, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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“Stakeholder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stakeholder. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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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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