tie breaker
Settles the score
A tie breaker is a method for determining a winner when competitors are deadlocked.
In tennis, a tie breaker is a special game played when sets are tied.
In other contexts, it can be an additional question, round, or criterion that resolves a draw: The final question served as a tie breaker.
Also spelled tiebreaker.
decision
Excess water drainage
- overtimeWork beyond scheduled hours
- sudden deathInstant-win tiebreaker format
- penalty shootoutKicks determining drawn match
- extra timePeriod after a draw
playoff · decider · golden goal · final say · casting vote · resolution · verdict · determination
runoff
Excess water drainage
- overtimeWork beyond scheduled hours
- sudden deathInstant-win tiebreaker format
- penalty shootoutKicks determining drawn match
extra time · playoff · decider · golden goal · final say · casting vote · resolution · verdict · determination · settlement
set point
Desired control level
return · Wimbledon · US Open · rally · baseline · net play · changeover
- game rulesruleset, scoring, time limits, fouls, penalties
- contest rulesofficial rules, terms, conditions, restrictions, limitations
- votesvote, ballot, yea, nay, aye
- playground rulesdibs, do-over, finders keepers, called it, time out
- electionsballot, ballots, voter registration, candidates, polls
- sports rulesrulebook, violations, volleyball rules, rules, offside