The Great Work

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Category: Strategy

Foundational Lexiconmain project
Executive Parlancedefining achievement
Scholarly Discoursemonumental undertaking
Babel ZenithMagnum opus
Origin: Latin
Pronunciation: /ˌmæɡnəm ˈoʊpəs/

Etymology & Meaning

The greatest work of a writer, artist, or professional.

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