tiger team
The term "tiger team" originated in the aerospace industry, particularly popularized by NASA during the Apollo 13 mission, and refers to a specialized group formed to solve critical problems quickly.
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Definition
C1Business
(formal)A small group of experts assembled to solve a specific, critical problem or tackle a high-priority project.
Example
- The company formed a tiger team to address the sudden drop in sales.
C1Technology
(technical)A team of specialists gathered to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities or test the effectiveness of security measures.
Example
- The IT department created a tiger team to test the new cybersecurity protocols.
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