Runoff, run-off or RUNOFF may refer to: * RUNOFF, the first computer text-formatting program * Runoff or run-off, another name for

bleed Bleeding usually means the leakage or loss of blood from the body. Bleeding, bleed, or bleeder may also refer to: *Bleed (printing), intentionally printing across the expected trim line or edge of the sheet *Bleed, or spill (audio), when audio fro ...

, printing that lies beyond the edges to which a printed sheet is trimmed * Runoff or run-off, a stock market term * Runoff curve number, an empirical parameter used in hydrology * Runoff model (reservoir), a mathematical model describing the relationship between rainfall and surface runoff (see below) in a rainfall catchment area or watershed * Runoff voting system, also known as the

two-round system The two-round system (TRS), also known as runoff voting, second ballot, or ballotage, is a voting method used to elect a single candidate, where voters cast a single vote for their preferred candidate. It generally ensures a majoritarian res ...

, a voting system where a second round of voting is used to elect one of the two candidates receiving the most votes in the first round **

Instant-runoff voting Instant-runoff voting (IRV) is a type of ranked preferential voting method. It uses a majority voting rule in single-winner elections where there are more than two candidates. It is commonly referred to as ranked-choice voting (RCV) in the U ...

, an extension or variation of runoff voting where a second round can be rendered unnecessary by voters ranking candidates in order of preference * Run-off area, a racetrack safety feature *

Surface runoff Surface runoff (also known as overland flow) is the flow of water occurring on the ground surface when excess rainwater, stormwater, meltwater, or other sources, can no longer sufficiently rapidly infiltrate in the soil. This can occur when the ...

, the flow of water over land as a consequence of rain, melting snow, etc.

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