elo

Not valid in Scrabble

It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
3
Words With Friends
4
Letters
3
Pronunciation
/ˈiːloʊ/
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/ˈiːloʊ/ · /ˈɛloʊ/

Definition of elo

5 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. Synonym of Elo rating.
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noun

  1. Synonym of Elo rating.
  2. (abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis)Ellipsis of Elo rating.
  3. (broadly, proscribed, sometimes)Rating, independent of the underlying algorithm used.

name

  1. A surname from Hungarian.
    “In layman’s terms, any player with a higher Elo rating will have a better chance of winning a game of chess against an opponent with a lower Elo rating.”
  2. (abbreviation, alt-of, initialism)Initialism of Electric Light Orchestra.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hungarian Élő, from élő. As a rating system, named after its creator Arpad Elo (1903–1992).

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2-letter words

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Hooks

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