"Duckworth-Lewis method" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Audio: en-au-Duckworth-Lewis method.ogg
Etymology: Devised by two English statisticians, Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Duckworth-Lewis method}} Duckworth-Lewis method
  1. (cricket) A mathematical algorithm for generating revised target scores for the side batting second in a rain-affected one-day match. Wikipedia link: Duckworth-Lewis method Categories (topical): Cricket
    Sense id: en-Duckworth-Lewis_method-en-name-PjKH8Vf1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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