ties

In competitions or contests, a "tie" occurs when two or more participants achieve the same score or performance level, making it impossible to determine a single winner using the standard rules. For example, if two runners finish a race at exactly the same time, they are tied. Ties can happen in sports, exams, or games, and organizations often have rules to break ties or declare multiple winners. Recognizing a tie respects fairness and acknowledges equal achievement among those competing.