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round robin Definition

round robin

noun

  1. a document, as a petition, protest, etc., with the signatures written in a circle to conceal the order of signing
  2. a contest or tournament, as in tennis, chess, etc., in which every entrant is matched with every other one
  3. a letter circulated among the members of a group, which is signed and forwarded by each in turn, often with additional comments, etc.

Etymology: round + pers. name Robin

round robin Usage Examples

Possessives

  • basis: Matches will be played as before on a ' round robin ' basis with group winners playing semi-finals and final.

Converse of object

  • play: The schools played a round robin in two groups to decide the semi-finalists.
  • sail: The intention was to sail a double round robin for each league which would give the competitors more balanced competition.
  • send: Employers hate irrelevant information so never send a round robin CV.
  • include: It can cope with several tournament systems including round robins, simple leagues, swiss systems and more.

Adjective modifier

  • double: The event is a double round robin Association Rules singles competition.
  • single: Each will sail a single round robin with the top three from each advancing to the Quarterfinal Round.
  • first: Due to the tough conditions and failing light, the first round robin could not be completed by close of play on Saturday.

Modifies a noun

  • tournament: The Grand Finale came on Saturday starting with a round robin fun tennis tournament.
  • format: This took the round robin format, 1 game to 15.
  • competition: The day began at 1pm with the sun beating down and mixed doubles teams took part in a round robin competition.
  • basis: The groups of three were played on a round robin basis with all frames being played in the first two matches.
  • stage: He played in his first world championship in Australian in 1970 not getting beyond the round robin stage.
  • section: Once all 96 teams are booked in the draw will be done for the round robin section of the event.

Noun used with modifier

  • team: A seven team round robin for both men and women.
  • opening: It was exactly the start they were looking for in their opening round robin game.
  • player: Tom Wiley 2340 in a 10 player round robin scored 4.5/9 for a 2335 performance.