noun
General Slang
table stakes
TAY-bul STAYKS · noun · informal
The bare minimum needed to compete.
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The basic features or requirements you must have just to be in the game.
“Two-factor auth is table stakes for enterprise now.”
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table stakes In A Sentence
Two-factor auth is table stakes for enterprise now.
Origin & Usage
Poker term (minimum stake to play).
People Also Ask
What does 'table stakes' mean in business?
It means the minimum features or requirements you need just to be considered a serious competitor, before you can offer anything that actually differentiates you.
Where does the phrase come from?
It's a poker term for the minimum amount you must put in to sit down and play a hand.
How do you use it in a sentence?
You use it to mark something as a baseline expectation, e.g. 'Free shipping is table stakes in e-commerce now.'
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