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MATCHMAKER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Combat Sports (General)
- Team Sports (General)
- Various Sports (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- promoter
1, record 1, English, promoter
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An individual or organization that organizes a meet, race, or match and that guarantees the purse for professionals or often provides expense money for amateurs. 2, record 1, English, - promoter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The matchmaker matches fighters while the promoter assumes the financial responsibilities of the sports event, including contracting with the principals, renting the site, collecting gate receipts, etc. The same person can act as both and thus, is more often called a promoter. The terms are mainly used in combat sports, especially in boxing. 3, record 1, English, - promoter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de combat (Généralités)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- promoteur
1, record 1, French, promoteur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boxe. Les professionnels se battent pour une bourse (prix en argent). Cet argent provient du promoteur qui organise le combat. 2, record 1, French, - promoteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il faut distinguer entre l'«organisateur» qui amène deux adversaires à disputer un combat et le «promoteur» qui assume la responsabilité financière de la soirée en fournissant l'argent des bourses promises. Cette distinction s'impose, qu'il s'agisse d'un match unique à grand déploiement, habituellement en vue d'un championnat, ou d'une soirée comprenant une dizaine de combats de moindre importance. Mais comme souvent la même personne cumule les deux fonctions, le terme «promoteur» est plus usité. 3, record 1, French, - promoteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Combat Sports (General)
- Team Sports (General)
- Various Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- matchmaker
1, record 2, English, matchmaker
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One that arranges or promotes a match. 2, record 2, English, - matchmaker
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The matchmaker matches the fighters while the promoter runs the show and assumes the financial responsibilities of the sports event. The same person can act as both and is thus more often called the promoter. The terms are used in all combat sports but especially in boxing. 3, record 2, English, - matchmaker
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de combat (Généralités)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- organisateur
1, record 2, French, organisateur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- apparieur 2, record 2, French, apparieur
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- matchmaker 3, record 2, French, matchmaker
correct, see observation, masculine noun, France
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Celui qui apparie les adversaires et dresse les programmes des soirées de boxe, de lutte ou autre sport de combat. 4, record 2, French, - organisateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il faut distinguer entre l'«organisateur» qui amène deux adversaires à disputer un combat et le «promoteur» qui assume la responsabilité financière de la soirée en fournissant l'argent des bourses promises. Cette distinction s'impose, qu'il s'agisse d'un match unique à grand déploiement, habituellement en vue d'un championnat, ou d'une soirée comprenant une dizaine de combats de moindre importance. Mais comme souvent la même personne cumule les deux fonctions, le terme «promoteur» est plus usité. 4, record 2, French, - organisateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«Organisateur» est utilisé surtout au Canada. «Apparieur», «personne qui apparie» vient de «apparier : assortir par paire»; mais le terme est considéré vieux . «Matchmaker» considéré vieux est néanmoins utilisé en France. Le terme «organisateur» est donc celui qui s'impose. 4, record 2, French, - organisateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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