MMR
Hidden skill estimate.
Rank
Visible ladder position.
Matchmaking: MMR & ranks
Mini‑glossary
Short definitions to keep discussions clear.
MMR
A hidden skill estimate used to form balanced matches.
Rank
A visible tier (or badge) that may track skill but isn’t always identical to MMR.
Queue
The pool of players waiting to be matched together.
Match quality
How fair a match feels, often influenced by skill gaps, roles, and team composition.
Latency
Delay between your input and the game response; higher latency can make matches feel worse.
Variance
Natural randomness in performance from match to match (even for the same player).
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