playout

See also: play out

English

Etymology

play +‎ out

Noun

playout (countable and uncountable, plural playouts)

1. (broadcasting) The transmission of radio or television channels from the broadcaster into the networks that deliver them to the audience.
2. (sports, Europe) (also play-out) A relegation playoff; a game or short series of games needed to decide relegation.
   • 2022 March 29, “Nations League play-outs: Cyprus oust Estonia, Kazakhstan edge out Moldova”, in UEFA Nations League‎^[1]:

     Cyprus and Kazakhstan have sent Estonia and Moldova down to League D following their UEFA Nations League play-out ties.

Anagrams

• outplay