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international match point

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noun

(sometimes initial capital letters)
  1. a unit of scoring in contract bridge tournaments held in Europe. IMP


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After five of the eight extra boards, the Polish team led by one international match point.

From New York Times ● Jul. 18, 2014

On Board 3 Ware gained 1 international match point when both four spades and three no-trump made exactly.

From New York Times ● Mar. 11, 2012

With one board to be played, the diagramed deal, Rogoff led by 1 international match point.

From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2011

U.S.A.-1 gained a 24 international match point advantage during the first session.

From New York Times ● Sep. 21, 2011

The winners took this match by 1 international match point, or 11 to 9 in victory points.

From New York Times ● Jun. 4, 2010

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