draw-ordercontrol

noun
UK /drɔː ˈɔːdə kənˌtrəʊl/
US /drɔː ˈɔːrdər kənˌtroʊl/

A way to decide whose turn is first when you pick names or numbers.

The teacher used draw-order control to pick who would go first in the game.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A rule that sets the sequence in which people are chosen.

The club's draw-order control made sure everyone got a fair chance.

3. A system for arranging the order of items picked at random.

Draw-order control kept the raffle fair and easy to follow.

4. The process of using a draw to fix the order of play.

Draw-order control decided the teams' places in the tournament.