match play

noun

A scoring system in which points are awarded for each hole won, as opposed to stroke play.

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Meanings

nounmatch play (uncountable)
  1. uncountablegolfA scoring system in which points are awarded for each hole won, as opposed to stroke play.
  2. uncountablebowlingA knockout competition between two single bowlers.
  3. uncountablehobbiesThe playing of a competitive match, as opposed to training and practice.
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APA

match play. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/match%20play

MLA

“match play.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/match%20play. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “match play,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/match%20play.

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