Meaning of the word tiebreaker in English

What does tiebreaker mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tiebreaker

US /ˈtaɪˌbreɪ.kər/
UK /ˈtaɪˌbreɪ.kər/
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Noun

1.

an extra contest or period of play to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied

Example:
The game went into a tiebreaker after both teams scored equally.
They had to play a tiebreaker to determine the champion.
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