prize draw

Random winner chosen

A prize draw is a lottery or raffle in which winners are selected randomly from entered participants.

Common in British English, the term appears in contexts ranging from charity fundraisers to promotional giveaways: Enter our prize draw for a chance to win a holiday.

Americans more often say sweepstakes or raffle.

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Event judging performers' abilities

competitive examination · audition · job interview · athletic competition · scholarship exam

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Transaction without intermediaries

entitlement · inheritance · salary · gift · stipend

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