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vantage

van·tage [ vántij ] (plural van·tages)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. advantageous position: a position that provides an advantage

2. superiority in contest: superiority in a contest or competition

3. 
Same as  vantage point (sense 1)


[14th century. < Old French avantage (see advantage)]

van·tage·less adjective
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