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countback en · NOUN

Etymology

From count + back.

Meanings

1. A procedure used to determine which of two equal finishers is the winner, based on past performance
   • Vettel is classified as the leader on results countback. 2012 May 13, Andrew Benson, “Williams's Pastor Maldonado takes landmark Spanish Grand Prix win”, in BBC Sport:
   • Davis finished second yesterday after recovering from a fall to retain the leader's ochre jersey on a countback. 2009 January 23, Ron Reed, “Star sprinter Graeme Brown bags win”, in Herald Sun:

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