Pronunciation: [pˈɪvəts] (IPA) 
The word "pivots" is spelled with the letters p-i-v-o-t-s. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈpɪvəts/. The stress is on the first syllable "piv-". The "i" is a short vowel sound, represented by /ɪ/. The "v" is voiced and pronounced with both lips touching, represented by /v/. The "o" is a short vowel sound, represented by /ə/. Finally, the "ts" is pronounced as the voiceless postalveolar affricate /ts/.
Pivots, in a general context, refer to points or structures that serve as central or pivotal elements for movement, change, or rotation. The term can be used in various fields and contexts, each having its own unique definition.
In sports, particularly in basketball, pivots refer to a player's foot movement around a fixed point to maintain balance while carrying out specific offensive or defensive techniques. This involves the player keeping one foot stationary as a pivot point while maneuvering around it using the other foot.
In entrepreneurship and business, pivots describe significant strategic shifts or changes made by companies to adapt to market conditions, customer demands, or internal organizational needs. Pivoting involves altering the fundamental business model, product offerings, target market, or operational strategies to improve performance and align with evolving trends.
In manufacturing and engineering, pivots refer to rotating or swiveling joints or mechanisms that allow for controlled movement or adjustment. These are commonly found in machinery, vehicles, or other mechanical systems that require flexibility, such as the pivots of a crane or the hinge of a door.
Overall, pivots denote the central or turning points that enable movement, adaptation, or rotational adjustments within various domains, ranging from sports and business to engineering and beyond.
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The word "pivot" is derived from the Latin word "pivōtāre", which means "to turn on a point". It is related to the Latin noun "pīvus", meaning "a peg or shaft on which something turns". The term was adopted into Middle French as "pivaut", which referred to the central pin or shaft of a hinge. From there, it entered the English language in the 17th century as "pivot", retaining its original concept of a central point on which something revolves or turns. The plural form "pivots" simply indicates multiple instances of this central turning point.
