round robin

noun

UK/ˌraʊnd ˈrɒb.ɪn/
US/ˌraʊnd ˈrɑː.bɪn/

Definitions of round robin noun

letter

  1. Countable

    A letter of request or complaint, typically signed by many individuals.

    • The employees initiated a round robin petition to demand better working conditions.

    • The community members submitted a round robin, voicing their concerns about the new development.

    • They organized a round robin letter to the city hall, requesting action.

  2. Countable

    A letter sent to multiple recipients, often during occasions like Christmas, detailing one's activities throughout the year.

    • She writes a round robin to all her friends each year, sharing her past year's experiences.

    • During the holidays, we received many round robin letters from family and friends around the world.

    • He sent a round robin letter to his family describing his adventures while traveling abroad.

competition

  1. Countable

    A competition format where every participant plays against each other at least once.

    • This tennis tournament uses a round robin format to ensure every player has a fair chance to compete.

    • In a round robin, each team will play against every other team once.

    • This chess competition will be conducted in a round robin format to determine the ultimate champion.