CS2 Terminology

Essential terms and definitions for CS2 gaming and skin trading

Whether you're new to CS2 or just getting into skin trading, understanding the terminology is essential. We've compiled a comprehensive glossary of terms used in the CS2 community, skin trading, and on platforms like DMarket USA.

CS2 Terminology Illustrated

General CS2 Terms

AWP
A powerful sniper rifle that can kill most enemies with a single shot.
Ace
When a single player eliminates all five opponents in a round.
Boost
When players stand on top of each other to reach higher positions.
Clutch
Successfully winning a round when outnumbered by the enemy team.
Economy/Eco
The management of in-game money to purchase weapons and equipment.
Flank
Attacking enemies from the side or behind rather than head-on.
Plant
Placing the bomb at a designated bombsite (for terrorists).
Rotate
Moving from one area of the map to another in response to enemy movements.

Skin Trading Terms

Float Value
A number between 0 and 1 that determines the wear and appearance of a skin.
Factory New (FN)
The highest quality condition for a skin with minimal wear (float 0.00-0.07).
Minimal Wear (MW)
High quality condition with slight wear (float 0.07-0.15).
Field-Tested (FT)
Medium quality condition with visible wear (float 0.15-0.38).
Well-Worn (WW)
Low quality condition with significant wear (float 0.38-0.45).
Battle-Scarred (BS)
The lowest quality condition with extreme wear (float 0.45-1.00).
StatTrak™
Special weapons that track the number of kills made with that specific weapon.
Pattern Index
A number that determines the specific appearance variation of a skin.
Blue Gem
Case Hardened skins with a high percentage of blue coloration, highly valued by collectors.

Trading Platform Terminology

P2P
Peer-to-Peer trading, where users trade directly with each other.
Trade Hold
A waiting period before items can be traded, often for security purposes.
Escrow
A system where a third party holds assets during a transaction to ensure security.
Trade URL
A special link that allows others to send you trade offers through Steam.
API Key
A security token that can give applications access to your Steam account (should be kept private).
Cashout
Converting digital items into real-world currency.
Lowball
An offer significantly below the market value of an item.
Middleman
A trusted third party who helps facilitate trades to prevent scams.

DMarket USA Specific Terms

DMarket Balance
Funds held in your DMarket account that can be used for purchases.
Market Fee
The percentage taken by DMarket on successful transactions.
Instant Sell
Selling an item immediately at the current highest buy order price.
Target Price
The specific price you set when listing an item for sale.
Lockout Period
Time during which newly purchased items cannot be traded again.
Verification Level
Account status based on identity verification that affects trading limits.
Smart Price
DMarket's suggested price based on market analysis.
Wish List
A feature allowing users to track specific items they're interested in purchasing.