Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-draw-lots
verb
/tə-draw-lɒts/
Definition
To select something by drawing lots, often used to determine a choice or decision among multiple options.
Examples
- We decided to draw lots to see who would take the first turn playing the game.
- In ancient times, tribes would draw lots to settle disputes.
- When the time came to choose a team leader, they chose to draw lots to ensure fairness.
Meaning
The process of making a decision or choosing someone by randomly selecting from a group, often using slips of paper or similar methods.
Synonyms
- lottery
- selection
- raffle
- random choice
