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POSTSEASON SERIES [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Team Sports (General)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
- General Sports Regulations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- postseason play-offs
1, record 1, English, postseason%20play%2Doffs
correct, see observation, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- postseason series 2, record 1, English, postseason%20series
correct, see observation, plural
- postseason showcase 3, record 1, English, postseason%20showcase
correct, see observation
- postseason extravaganza 3, record 1, English, postseason%20extravaganza
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expressions, technical or colourful, to name the after-season games to determine the champion in team sports. 3, record 1, English, - postseason%20play%2Doffs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
postseason: Occurring or to occur after the end of the regular season. 1, record 1, English, - postseason%20play%2Doffs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
play-offs: A series of post-season contests, usually in an elimination-tournament format, among the teams that have finished the regular season at or near the top of their league, conference, or division standings that is held to determine a champion or to determine competitors for a championship contest or series of contests. 1, record 1, English, - postseason%20play%2Doffs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
series: A number of games played between 2 teams (as during a championship play-off). 1, record 1, English, - postseason%20play%2Doffs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
showcase: A setting or framework for exhibiting something especially at its best. 4, record 1, English, - postseason%20play%2Doffs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
extravaganza: A lavish or spectacular show or event (a winter sports extravaganza). 5, record 1, English, - postseason%20play%2Doffs
Record 1, Key term(s)
- post-season extravaganza
- post-season showcase
- post-season series
- post-season play-offs
- elimination series
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
- Règlements généraux des sports
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- séries éliminatoires
1, record 1, French, s%C3%A9ries%20%C3%A9liminatoires
correct, see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- séries d'après-saison 2, record 1, French, s%C3%A9ries%20d%27apr%C3%A8s%2Dsaison
correct, see observation, feminine noun, plural
- séries de fin de saison 3, record 1, French, s%C3%A9ries%20de%20fin%20de%20saison
correct, see observation, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des parties disputées après la fin de la saison régulière par les équipes en tête de leur ligue, conférence ou division et visant à déterminer l'équipe championne ou celle qui participera à un tournoi important. 1, record 1, French, - s%C3%A9ries%20%C3%A9liminatoires
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
série : Formule appliquée aux compétitions qui groupent un grand nombre d'engagés; ceux-ci passent par la filière des seizièmes, huitièmes, quarts de finale, d'où se dégagent les qualifiés des demi-finales, puis de la finale. 4, record 1, French, - s%C3%A9ries%20%C3%A9liminatoires
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Après-saison» signifie «après la saison régulière» et «fin de saison», «fin de la saison de hockey, de baseball, etc. [...]» 1, record 1, French, - s%C3%A9ries%20%C3%A9liminatoires
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-04-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- postseason series
1, record 2, English, postseason%20series
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- série d'après-saison
1, record 2, French, s%C3%A9rie%20d%27apr%C3%A8s%2Dsaison
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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