single-elimination tournament

noun

A tournament where the loser of a game or match is eliminated from further competition.

Meanings

nounsingle-elimination tournament (plural single-elimination tournaments)

plural single-elimination tournaments

  1. hobbiesA tournament where the loser of a game or match is eliminated from further competition.
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Chicago

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