margin of victory
The "margin of victory" indicates the lead a winner has over the runner-up in various contexts like sports, elections, and competitions.
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Definition
B2General
(common)The difference in score, votes, or other measurable outcomes between the winner and the runner-up.
Example
- With a margin of victory of ten votes, the candidate secured the seat.
- The margin of victory in the debate was only two points.
B2Politics
(common)The percentage point lead or numerical gap by which a winning candidate or party surpasses the second-place candidate or party.
Example
- A large margin of victory indicated strong public support for the new policy.
- The margin of victory in the election was a slim 3%.
B2Sports
(common)The difference in points, runs, or other scoring metrics between the winning team and the second-place team.
Example
- The team celebrated their 20-point margin of victory.
- A narrow margin of victory kept the fans on the edge of their seats.
Similar
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