Disqualification

How it is used

Results may abbreviate disqualification as DQ or DSQ.

Example sentences

1. The lane violation led to disqualification from the race.

   A rule breach, not a slow time, removes the competitor.

2. The team appealed the disqualification after reviewing the report.

   The appeal challenges the decision removing the team.

Common collocations

• face disqualification
• appeal a disqualification

Related terms

• refereeThe official who controls a match, makes sure the rules are followed and makes decisions such as fouls, penalties and cards.
• tournamentA competition in which many players or teams take part in a series of matches or rounds, often ending with a final and a winner.

More terms: Competition & Scoring

• match
• score
• draw
• league
• personal best
• opponent
• beat
• qualify
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• off-season
• shootout
• point