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Duckworth-Lewis method

Duckworth-Lewis method proper noun: a mathematical algorithm for generating revised target scores for the side batting second in a rain-affected one-day match.

Proper noun

Duckworth-Lewis method

  1. A mathematical algorithm for generating revised target scores for the side batting second in a rain-affected one-day match.
    • The Duckworth-Lewis method of resolving rain-affected games has divided the cricketing fraternity into those who do not understand it and those who pretend they do. Rumour has it that it involves calculus, astrology, quantum mechanics and the use of dice. Either way teams get screwed.2011, Shehan Karunatilaka, Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew, Jonathan Cape, page 195

Origin of Duckworth-Lewis method

Devised by two English statisticians, Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis.

Questions about Duckworth-Lewis method

What does Duckworth-Lewis method mean?
Duckworth-Lewis method means a mathematical algorithm for generating revised target scores for the side batting second in a rain-affected one-day match.
What part of speech is Duckworth-Lewis method?
Duckworth-Lewis method is a proper noun.

Words near Duckworth-Lewis method in the dictionary

  1. duckweeds
  2. duckwing
  3. duckwings
  4. Duckworth
  5. Duckworth-Lewis
  6. Duckworth-Lewis method
  7. Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method
  8. Duckworths
  9. ducky
  10. duco
  11. ducoed

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