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SUDDEN DEATH [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-04-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Team Sports (General)
- General Sports Regulations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sudden death
1, record 1, English, sudden%20death
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sudden death period 2, record 1, English, sudden%20death%20period
correct
- sudden-death overtime 3, record 1, English, sudden%2Ddeath%20overtime
correct
- sudden death play-off 4, record 1, English, sudden%20death%20play%2Doff
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In team sports like football, soccer or ice hockey (sometimes in volleyball or basketball), or in individual sports, where two or more athletes make a team, a period of extra play to break a tie: the team that scores first, gains a lead or reaches a stipulated number of points is considered the winner and further play is unnecessary. 2, record 1, English, - sudden%20death
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "sudden death" is not synonym of "overtime," the latter being an extra period of play that does not necessarily end when a goal or point is scored. 2, record 1, English, - sudden%20death
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also a roller sports term. 5, record 1, English, - sudden%20death
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sudden-death overtime period
- sudden-death playoff
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
- Règlements généraux des sports
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- période supplémentaire à but unique
1, record 1, French, p%C3%A9riode%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire%20%C3%A0%20but%20unique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- prolongation à but unique 1, record 1, French, prolongation%20%C3%A0%20but%20unique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- période supplémentaire 2, record 1, French, p%C3%A9riode%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- prolongation 3, record 1, French, prolongation
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En sports d'équipe, période de jeu supplémentaire qui prend fin dès qu'une équipe a marqué un but ou un point. 4, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire%20%C3%A0%20but%20unique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Période supplémentaire à but unique» et «prolongation à but unique» : les réels équivalents de la notion contenue dans «sudden death»; dans la pratique cependant, on n'utilise que «période supplémentaire» et «prolongation» car, dans la plupart des cas, le règlement stipule qu'il y a arrêt ou fin de la partie dès qu'un but ou un point est marqué. 4, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20suppl%C3%A9mentaire%20%C3%A0%20but%20unique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de equipo (Generalidades)
- Reglamentos generales de los deportes
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- desempate a muerte súbita
1, record 1, Spanish, desempate%20a%20muerte%20s%C3%BAbita
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Término deportivo general y término de deportes de patines sobre ruedas también. 2, record 1, Spanish, - desempate%20a%20muerte%20s%C3%BAbita
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sudden death
1, record 2, English, sudden%20death
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unexpected death occurring within a short time period following the cause. It usually occurs within hours to a few days. 2, record 2, English, - sudden%20death
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contrast "instantaneous death", "delayed death" 2, record 2, English, - sudden%20death
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- décès hâtif
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9c%C3%A8s%20h%C3%A2tif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estadística
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fallecimiento repentino
1, record 2, Spanish, fallecimiento%20repentino
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- muerte súbita 1, record 2, Spanish, muerte%20s%C3%BAbita
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Golf
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sudden death
1, record 3, English, sudden%20death
correct, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sudden-death playoff 2, record 3, English, sudden%2Ddeath%20playoff
correct, generic
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In case of a tie at the end of the final round of a tournament in match play, an extra game played to break a tie ending as soon as a golfer gains a lead by winning a hole. 3, record 3, English, - sudden%20death
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In match play the game is played by holes ... A hole is won by the side (golfer) which holes its ball in the fewer strokes ... The Committee may, for the purpose of settling a tie, extend the stipulated round to as many holes as are required for a match to be won. 4, record 3, English, - sudden%20death
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A tie in match play cannot be decided by stroke play. 3, record 3, English, - sudden%20death
Record 3, Key term(s)
- sudden death playoff
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Golf
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- prolongation au trou
1, record 3, French, prolongation%20au%20trou
correct, see observation, feminine noun, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- barrage en partie par trous 2, record 3, French, barrage%20en%20partie%20par%20trous
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lorsqu'à la fin de la dernière ronde d'un tournoi en partie par trous, deux golfeurs ou plus sont à égalité (même nombre de trous gagnés), reprise du jeu au premier trou (le jour même ou une date déterminée) jusqu'à ce qu'un joueur réussisse à départager l'égalité en remportant un trou. 3, record 3, French, - prolongation%20au%20trou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un match nul (égalité en partie par trous) ne sera pas départagé par une partie par coups. 2, record 3, French, - prolongation%20au%20trou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lorsqu'il y a «prolongation au trou», les golfeurs jouent un ou des «trou(s) de prolongation». 3, record 3, French, - prolongation%20au%20trou
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Golf
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- muerte súbita
1, record 3, Spanish, muerte%20s%C3%BAbita
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Golf
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sudden death
1, record 4, English, sudden%20death
correct, generic
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sudden-death playoff 2, record 4, English, sudden%2Ddeath%20playoff
correct, generic
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In case of a tie 1t the end of the final round of a tournament in stroke play, a period of extra play starting on a designated hole, usually the 15th, and ending as soon as a golfer holes its ball in fewer strokes than the golfer(s) with whom he was tied 3, record 4, English, - sudden%20death
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A tie in stroke play cannot be decided by match play. 3, record 4, English, - sudden%20death
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Golf
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- prolongation au coup
1, record 4, French, prolongation%20au%20coup
see observation, feminine noun, specific
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- barrage en partie par coups 2, record 4, French, barrage%20en%20partie%20par%20coups
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lorsqu'à la fin de la dernière ronde d'un tournoi en partie par coups deux golfeurs ou plus sont à égalité (même nombre de coups), poursuite du jeu à partir d'un trou déterminé (habituellement le 15e) jusqu'à ce que l'un d'eux réussisse un trou avec un coup de moins que les autres. 1, record 4, French, - prolongation%20au%20coup
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un barrage en partie par coups ne sera pas disputé en partie par trous. 2, record 4, French, - prolongation%20au%20coup
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'après « prolongation au trou ». 3, record 4, French, - prolongation%20au%20coup
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Golf
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- muerte súbita
1, record 4, Spanish, muerte%20s%C3%BAbita
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-11-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Golf
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sudden death
1, record 5, English, sudden%20death
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- sudden-death playoff 2, record 5, English, sudden%2Ddeath%20playoff
correct
- sudden-death play-off 3, record 5, English, sudden%2Ddeath%20play%2Doff
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A playoff in which the first golfer to win a hole also wins the match or tournament. 1, record 5, English, - sudden%20death
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jean-Francois Remesy retained his French Open title in dramatic fashion by beating fellow Frenchman Jean Van de Velde in a sudden-death playoff at Le Golf National on Sunday. 2, record 5, English, - sudden%20death
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Paul Casey saw off fellow Englishman Oliver Wilson in a sudden-death play-off to win the China Open title. 3, record 5, English, - sudden%20death
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Golf
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mort subite
1, record 5, French, mort%20subite
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- barrage en mort subite 2, record 5, French, barrage%20en%20mort%20subite
correct, masculine noun
- play-off en mort subite 3, record 5, French, play%2Doff%20en%20mort%20subite
correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme de play-off où les joueurs sont départagés dès que l'un d'entre eux remporte un trou. 1, record 5, French, - mort%20subite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Singh s'est imposé au quatrième trou de barrage en mort subite aux dépens de Sergio Garcia et de Jim Furyk. 2, record 5, French, - mort%20subite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En cas d'égalité pour l'attribution des dernières places qualificatives à chaque Pré-Qualification ainsi que pour le classement des réserves avec le même score, le départage s'effectuera en play-off en mort subite, dès que possible à la fin du jeu. 3, record 5, French, - mort%20subite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
En cas d'égalité à l'issue des 72 trous, un play-off trou par trou sera disputé en «mort subite» sur les trous 1-2-16-17-18, etc, sitôt le dernier score affiché. 4, record 5, French, - mort%20subite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir aussi termes spécifiques «prolongation au coup» et «prolongation au trou». 5, record 5, French, - mort%20subite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Golf
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- muerte súbita
1, record 5, Spanish, muerte%20s%C3%BAbita
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-09-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Defects and Failures
- Testing and Debugging
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sudden death 1, record 6, English, sudden%20death
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Défectuosités et pannes (Électronique)
- Test et débogage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mort subite
1, record 6, French, mort%20subite
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Defectos y fallas electrónicos
- Prueba y depuración
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- muerte súbita
1, record 6, Spanish, muerte%20s%C3%BAbita
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fallo abrupto del funcionamiento de un sistema o dispositivo. 2, record 6, Spanish, - muerte%20s%C3%BAbita
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