1X2

Swedish

Etymology

Compound of 1 +‎ X +‎ 2. Based on the betting format.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛtkrʏstvoː/
  • ett-kryss-två (“one-cross-two”)

Symbol

1X2

  1. (gambling) A format in which the bettor wagers on a home win (1), draw (X), or away win (2) in a series of sports matches.
    • 2017 February 25, “Speltips inför Inter – Roma 26/2: 1X2-tankar [Betting tips ahead of Inter – Roma 26/2: 1X2 thoughts]”, in Spelbloggare:
      Toppmöte står på Serie A-menyn – och det handlar om Inter mot Roma på klassiska San Siro. Tvåan och fyran i tabellen. En öppen match är vad som väntar och från den plockar vi ut ett 1X2-tecken.
      A top clash is on the Serie A menu – it’s Inter versus Roma at the classic San Siro. Second and fourth in the table. An open match awaits, and from it we’re picking a 1X2 outcome.
  2. (by extension) A format in some quizes where each question has exactly three answer alternatives – 1, X or 2.
    • 2017 November 8, Peter Bressler, “Start för uttagningen till Vi i femman [Start of the selection for Vi i femman]”, in P4 Kalmar, Sveriges Radio:
      De 20-talet eleverna följer koncentrerat med när programledaren Richard Olsson ställer de första frågorna. Totalt blir det 25 stycken 1X2-frågor.
      The group of around 20 pupils follow attentively as the presenter Richard Olsson asks the first questions. In total, there will be 25 1X2 questions.

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