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recognized tournament
[/ˈrekəɡnaɪzd ˈtʊrnəmənt/]
noun
pl: recognized tournaments
torneio reconhecido
1.
A competition or sporting event that is officially acknowledged and sanctioned by the relevant governing body or federation
The chess tournament was recognized by the International Chess Federation.
O torneio de xadrez foi reconhecido pela Federação Internacional de Xadrez.
2.
A competition that meets established standards and criteria set by official organizations
Only recognized tournaments count toward the player's ranking.
Apenas torneios reconhecidos contam para a classificação do jogador.
Synonyms
sanctioned tournament
official tournament
certified tournament
authorized tournament
Antonyms
unrecognized tournament
unsanctioned tournament
informal tournament
unofficial tournament
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
torneio reconhecido
Standard usage in sports contexts
São Paulo
torneio reconhecido
Common in sports journalism and federation announcements
Portugal
torneio reconhecido
Standard usage; may also use 'campeonato reconhecido' for championships
Related Idioms & Phrases
meet tournament standards
sanctioned by the federation
official recognition
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