countback

British

/ ˈkaʊntˌbæk /

noun

a system of deciding the winner of a tied competition by comparing earlier points or scores

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Both he and Alonso ended the campaign tied on 109 points, with Hamilton classified in second on results countback.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2024

If drivers tie on points, the winner is determined by results countback.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2024

Competing last season at the worlds as Katie Nageotte — she got married — she won on countback over U.S. teammate Sandi Morris.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2023

Competing last season at the worlds as Katie Nageotte - she got married - she won on countback over U.S. teammate Sandi Morris.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 17, 2023

He was given Toulon for a year, failing to lead it to the semifinals on a countback of tries, and was fired in 2018.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 28, 2020

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