Tournament

usgb/ˈtʊrnəmənt/
noun

A series of competitions between multiple competitors, leading to an eventual winner.

She is training hard for the upcoming tennis tournament.
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Often appears as...

  • world tournament
  • annual tournament
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Sports Usage

Tournament often refers to organized sports events with several rounds.

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The basketball tournament featured teams from across the country.
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Not Always Sports

While commonly sports-related, tournaments can also be for games, like a spelling bee.

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The school is hosting a math tournament next week.
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Multiple Rounds

A tournament usually involves multiple matches, not just a single game.

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She advanced to the semifinals of the chess tournament.
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