ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Countback

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Countback is a noun meaning (sports) A procedure used to determine which of two equal finishers is the winner, based on past performance.

Meaning

(sports) A procedure used to determine which of two equal finishers is the winner, based on past performance.

Example Sentences

Vettel is classified as the leader on results countback.
Davis finished second yesterday after recovering from a fall to retain the leader's ochre jersey on a countback.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include countout, tiebreaker, comeback, tiebreak, decision, cross-counter.

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