"rule of two" meaning in English

See rule of two in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} rule of two
  1. (poker) The rule of multiplying the number of outs by two to discover one's approximate chance to make one's hand on the river. Categories (topical): Poker
    Sense id: en-rule_of_two-en-name-AI3bV3KZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: card-games, poker

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