singledraw

Singledraw is a term used in several contexts to denote the action of drawing exactly one item from a set or process. Because the term is not universally standardized, its precise meaning depends on the domain, but it generally designates a single-draw operation in contrast to multiple draws.

In games, singledraw can refer to a rule or mechanic in which a player draws only one card, token, or game piece on a turn or phase. This can be used to accelerate play, to limit access to resources, or to balance deck pools in certain formats.

In lotteries and raffles, a singledraw denotes the process of selecting one winner from the entrant pool. Some formats may run a single draw regardless of tickets sold, while others involve mechanisms for verification or re-draws in case of invalid entries.

In statistics and computing, singledraw describes a sampling operation that selects a single item from a population. This is equivalent to a simple random sample of size one and can be performed with or without replacement, depending on the context.

Because usage varies by field, it is important to consult the specific rules or method documentation when the term singledraw appears.