won-lost record
noun
Simple meaning
A record of win versus losses.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈwɑnˈlɔstɹəkɔɹd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
sports
A record of win versus losses
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A record of win versus losses
Used this way, won-lost record is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. This is a sporting use: familiar to anyone who follows the game, and puzzling to anyone who does not.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Sports
- News/reporting
- Everyday conversation
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