Moonshot
(noun)
- A bold, ambitious project or plan, especially one that is technically difficult and carries a high level of risk.
- A major undertaking or ambitious goal that is expected to have a significant impact.
Origin:
First used in reference to the apollo moon landing, which was considered a major achievement.
Examples:
- The company's new product was a moonshot that aimed to revolutionize the industry.
- The country's new education reform plan was a moonshot that aimed to improve the quality of education.
- The government's moonshot project to find a cure for cancer is a huge step forward in medical research.
- The team's moonshot was to create a sustainable energy source that would change the world.
- The company's moonshot was to create a self-driving car that would make transportation safer and more efficient.