tournament
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Definition
A tournament is a series of games or contests in which people or teams compete to find the winner. It is common in sports, chess, video games, and other organized competitions.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for organized competitions with several rounds, not just one single game. Common combinations are 'tennis tournament', 'chess tournament', 'win a tournament', 'enter a tournament', and 'tournament bracket'. 'Championship' can overlap, but a tournament emphasizes the competition format.
Example Sentences
Our school is hosting a soccer tournament this weekend.
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We trained for months, so losing in the first round of the tournament really hurt.
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Are you entering the gaming tournament, or are you just going to watch?
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She won the chess tournament last year.
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How many teams are in the tournament?
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The whole tournament came down to one final match.
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