Word Noun
tiebreaker
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate UK /tˈaɪbɹeɪkɐ/ tiebreak·er
Definition
n.a final test or event used to decide a winner when two people or teams have the same score. It helps break a tie so there is only one champion.
n.a final contest or decision-making process used to resolve a deadlock or tie in a competition. Often involves a specific rule or additional round of play.
Examples
“The two teams played an extra minute to find a tiebreaker.”
“After both finalists scored the same number of points, the judges used a technical tiebreaker to decide the winner.”
“The tournament rules specify that if the score remains level after the standard duration, a sudden-death tiebreaker will be implemented to determine the ultimate victor.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
Updated