Elo

//ˈiːloʊ// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of Elo rating.
  2. 2
    Ellipsis of Elo rating. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  3. 3
    Rating, independent of the underlying algorithm used. broadly, proscribed, sometimes
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Hungarian.

    "In layman’s terms, any player with a higher Elo rating will have a better chance of winning a game of chess against an opponent with a lower Elo rating."

  2. 2
    Initialism of Electric Light Orchestra. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Synonyms

All synonyms
elo rating

Example

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"ELO is the number calculated by the system adopted by FIDE to assess the skill of a professional chess player."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hungarian Élő, from élő. As a rating system, named after its creator Arpad Elo (1903–1992).

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elo boost

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