second-round

UK: ˈsɛkənd raʊnd | US: ˈsɛkənd raʊnd

Definition

  1. adj. occurring in the second stage of a multi-stage process (e.g., a competition or election)

  2. n. the second phase or stage of a competition, election, or selection process

Structure
second <next in order>round <stage or phase>
Etymology

The word combines "second," derived from Latin secundus (following, next), with "round," from Old French rond (circle, cycle), later generalized to mean a stage in a sequence. The compound reflects a logical progression in competitions or processes where initial stages ("first round") are followed by subsequent ones ("second round").

Examples

  1. The team advanced to the second-round playoffs after winning the initial matches.

  2. Candidates who pass the interview will proceed to the second-round selection.

  3. The second-round voting will determine the final winner.

  4. She prepared extensively for the second-round debate.

  5. Only the top 10% of applicants reach the second-round evaluation.