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elo

/ˈiːloʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.77 in modern English

Syllables
elo
IPA
/ˈiːloʊ/
3
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of Elo rating.

name

A surname from Hungarian.

noun

Ellipsis of Elo rating.

noun

Rating, independent of the underlying algorithm used.

name

Initialism of Electric Light Orchestra.

noun

Alternative form of Elo (rating system), based on a misinterpretation of "Elo" as an initialism.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Hungarian Élő, from élő. As a rating system, named after its creator Arpad Elo (1903–1992).

Inflected Forms

elos (plural)

Phrases

elo boost

Synonyms

Elo rating

Questions

How do you pronounce elo?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈiːloʊ/.
What does elo mean?
Synonym of Elo rating.
Where does elo come from?
Borrowed from Hungarian Élő, from élő. As a rating system, named after its creator Arpad Elo (1903–1992).

How to pronounce elo

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