play-off
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play–off

noun \ˈplā-ˌf\

Definition of PLAY-OFF

1
: a final contest or series of contests to determine the winner between contestants or teams that have tied
2
: a series of contests played after the end of the regular season to determine a championship —often used in plural

First Known Use of PLAY-OFF

1895

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