PoliticsAugust 16, 2026

leapfrog

LEEP-frog

Definition

To bypass or skip over intermediate stages or traditional levels of development to advance directly to a more modern or efficient state.

Etymology

Derived from the children's game where one player jumps over another, the term evolved in the early 20th century to describe the act of surpassing or jumping over established stages or competitors.

In the news

The article suggests that Nepal can accelerate its progress by integrating advanced technologies, effectively skipping outdated developmental phases to catch up with global standards.

“Nepal must transition to strategic multi-alignment”

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Nepali Times

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