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handicapper

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun handicapper has 1 sense
  1. odds-maker, handicapper - someone who sets the betting odds based on calculations of the outcome of a contest (especially a horse race)
    --1 is a kind of gambler
    Derived form: verb handicap2

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

A handicapper refers to a person who analyzes and predicts the outcomes of sports events, typically in the context of gambling. They use various statistical data, information, and expertise to determine the likelihood of a team or individual winning or losing.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

An expert who predicts the relative chances of competitors in a sports event

Sample Sentence:

The handicapper accurately predicted that the underdog team would win the championship, surprising many sports enthusiasts.

Sense 2:

A person responsible for assigning weights for horses in a horse race to equalize their chances of winning

Sample Sentence:

The handicapper assigned appropriate weights to each horse participating in the race, ensuring a fair competition.

Sense 3:

A person who applies a disadvantage or advantage in a game or activity to balance the skill levels of participants.

Sample Sentence:

In the board game tournament, the handicapper introduced a time penalty for the experienced players to level the playing field for the beginners.

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