tiebreaker Definition
- 1a game or contest played to determine a winner when two or more competitors have tied in a previous game or contest
- 2a deciding factor that resolves a situation in which two or more options or choices are equally favorable
Using tiebreaker: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tiebreaker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The tiebreaker will be held tomorrow to determine the winner of the tournament.
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The final question was the tiebreaker that determined the champion of the quiz bee.
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In case of a tie, the number of goals scored will be used as a tiebreaker.
tiebreaker Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for tiebreaker
- decider
- determiner
- playoff
- game point
Summary: tiebreaker in Brief
A 'tiebreaker' [tahy-brey-ker] is a game or contest played to determine a winner when two or more competitors have tied in a previous game or contest. It can also refer to a deciding factor that resolves a situation in which two or more options or choices are equally favorable. Examples include 'The tiebreaker will be held tomorrow to determine the winner of the tournament.' and 'In case of a tie, the number of goals scored will be used as a tiebreaker.'
