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| − | + | The term '''bagel''' has two equivalent definitions: | |
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| + | :''noun.'' The zero points received by a team that fails to correctly answer any parts of a multi-part [[bonus]] question. By analogy to the shape of the number 0. | ||
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| + | :''verb.'' The process of failing to answer any parts of a multi-part bonus question correctly, thereby: receiving no points on the bonus. Synonymous with the verb "to zero" in this context (i.e. "We ''bageled'' that bonus on the Franco-Mongol alliance in the first finals match."). | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:42, 25 May 2021
The term bagel has two equivalent definitions:
- noun. The zero points received by a team that fails to correctly answer any parts of a multi-part bonus question. By analogy to the shape of the number 0.
- verb. The process of failing to answer any parts of a multi-part bonus question correctly, thereby: receiving no points on the bonus. Synonymous with the verb "to zero" in this context (i.e. "We bageled that bonus on the Franco-Mongol alliance in the first finals match.").