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A quick definition of game:

A game can mean two things. First, it can refer to wild animals and birds that people hunt for food or sport, but only with a license. Second, it can refer to a contest that people play for fun or a prize, where the outcome depends on their skill, strength, or luck. Some games are based on chance, which means the result is determined by luck, while others are based on skill, which means the player's knowledge or ability determines the outcome. Some games involve gambling, which means playing for a stake, and some are illegal in certain states.

A more thorough explanation:

Game refers to wild animals and birds that are hunted for food or sport, especially those that require a hunting license. It can also refer to a contest played for amusement or a prize, where the outcome depends on the skill, strength, or luck of the players. A game of chance is one where the outcome is determined by luck rather than skill, while a game of skill is one where the outcome is determined by a player's superior knowledge or ability, not chance. A percentage game is a game of chance where the house collects a percentage of the wagers made or the sums won.

  • John went hunting for deer, which is a type of game.
  • The Super Bowl is a game played for a prize and requires skill and strength from the players.
  • Slot machines are an example of a game of chance, where the outcome is determined by luck.
  • Chess is a game of skill, where the outcome is determined by a player's knowledge and ability.
  • A casino's roulette table is a percentage game, where the house collects a percentage of the bets made by players.

These examples illustrate the different meanings of the term "game". The first example shows how "game" can refer to animals hunted for food or sport. The second example shows how "game" can refer to a contest played for a prize. The third and fourth examples show the difference between a game of chance and a game of skill. The fifth example shows how a percentage game works in a casino setting.

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WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:38
oh that's right USC might release
soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
soapy
9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that
Mich overrated (Dean Z please let me in even tho i didnt apply and I am below both 25ths)
ClassyPleasantHeron
10:01
The "date changes" at Michigan really don't mean anything. We had to do them in undergrad admissions whenever a Georgia applicant picked the country instead of the state, because we'd have to remove the TOEFL requirement and reassign the application from the international application readers.
soapy
10:06
Classy, does that mean they may look at your application, and that look doesn't necessarily trigger any date change?
1a2b3c4d26z
10:06
Man
1a2b3c4d26z
10:07
Walkin to the bus
1a2b3c4d26z
10:07
What a good day to get into law school
ClassyPleasantHeron
10:11
@soapy: I don't know for sure about the law school. For undergrad, once the application is complete, it's assigned to a reader the following Monday. If we had to make any changes, it's because a reader saw something that needed to be changed and the application needed to be re-read after that change.
soapy
10:12
Ahh, got it. Thank you for the insight!
ClassyPleasantHeron
10:14
You're welcome. FWIW, I have no idea what's up with the address changes. We didn't have to do any of that, except for the Georgia state vs country kinds of things.
soapy
10:15
I've heard it theorized that some schools will change the address from "St." --> "Street" as they prepare to send out admissions packets. That's the rumor, anyways.
i think it just indicates a change in status like under review or stages of review
my stanford address went long as soon as it was marked complete lmao
soapy
10:25
I saw some Reddit adcom say that they can see any time we refresh the status checker; I wonder if it's a red flag if an applicant's checked it like 50 times in a day?
soapy
10:25
Also, can we send another LoR to a school that we've already applied to?
soapy
10:26
Or another essay?
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