Seeding
The process of ranking competitors before a tournament to structure the bracket so that stronger teams do not meet in early rounds. Seeds are typically assigned based on ranking, previous results, or qualification performance. Proper seeding prevents top contenders from eliminating each other prematurely.
Related Terms
Bracket
A visual representation of a tournament's match schedule showing how competitors progress from round to round.
Elo
A rating system originally designed for chess that assigns a numerical score to each player based on their performance against others.
MMR (Matchmaking Rating)
A hidden or visible numerical value used by matchmaking systems to estimate a player's skill level.
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