name
Meaning 1
A surname from Hungarian.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
elo
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/ˈiːloʊ/
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/ˈɛloʊ/
name
Meaning 2
Initialism of Electric Light Orchestra.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
Meaning 3
Synonym of Elo rating.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: other games
Topics: board-games, chess, games
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Synonyms: Elo rating
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noun
Meaning 4
Ellipsis of Elo rating.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
Qualifier: other games
Topics: board-games, chess, games
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noun
Meaning 5
Rating, independent of the underlying algorithm used.
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Usage: broadly, proscribed, sometimes
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noun
Meaning 6
Alternative form of Elo (rating system), based on a misinterpretation of "Elo" as an initialism.
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Usage: alt-of, alternative, proscribed
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History
Etymology
Borrowed from Hungarian Élő, from élő. As a rating system, named after its creator Arpad Elo (1903–1992).