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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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diffrence between match, competition and tournament?
  

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Hi, diffrence between match, competition and tournament? The way these words are used is pretty idiomatic, and which one to use also depends on which sport you are talking about. I won't repeat all the details in the dictionary, but here are a few comments.

— Clive

  • Hi, diffrence between match, competition and tournament?
  • The way these words are used is pretty idiomatic, and which one to use also depends on which sport you are talking about.
  • I won't repeat all the details in the dictionary, but here are a few comments.
  • match Sometimes means one game, eg a soccer match.
  • Sometimes means several games, eg a chess match.
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Hi,

diffrence between match, competition and tournament?

The way these words are used is pretty idiomatic, and which one to use also depends on which sport you are talking about.

I won't repeat all the details in the dictionary, but here are a few comments.



match

Sometimes means one game, eg a soccer match.

Sometimes means sev
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Clive
competition

Usually refers to a series of games.



It can also be a general noun: Competition for the job is intense, as many people are out of work and want to apply.
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