SHOWSTOPPER

Showstopper has several meanings:

• In software development, a showstopper is a computer bug which prevents a project from going forward, as opposed to a minor bug which can be documented and coped with.
• In aerospace engineering, U.S.government and military circles it is an engineering or planning flaw which causes or can be shown to cause an operational failure.
• "Showstopper" is also the nickname of people such as Shawn Michaels, and other people.
• In show business, a showstopper is an outstanding performance that causes the show to stop temporarily due to an audience reaction, such as applause or laughter.
• Showstopper! is also a book about the development of the Windows NT operating system.
• The Showstoppers is a 2005 album part of the American Idol compilation series.

• Show Stopper, the debut single by the R&B group and Making the Band 3 winners Danity Kane.

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