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noun
- 1. an event in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity, or in a quality: "a tennis contest" Similar
verb
- 1. engage in competition to attain (a position of power): "she declared her intention to contest the presidency" Similar
- 2. oppose (an action or theory) as mistaken or wrong: "the former chairman contests his dismissal" Similar Opposite
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CONTEST definition: 1. a competition to do better than other people, usually in which prizes are given: 2. an attempt…. Learn more.
: a struggle for superiority or victory : competition. a football contest between rival teams. 2. : a competition in which each contestant performs without direct contact with or interference from competitors.
A contest is a struggle to determine who's tops –- you might wrestle an alligator in a contest of brute strength versus strategy. You can also enter a contest — a yodeling contest or a cake-decorating contest, depending on your talents.
If you contest a statement or decision, you object to it formally because you think it is wrong or unreasonable.
a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize. Synonyms: game, tourney, tournament, rivalry, contention, match. struggle for victory or superiority. Synonyms: encounter, battle. vigorous or bitter conflict in argument; dispute; controversy: Their marriage was marred by perpetual contest.
CONTEST meaning: 1. a competition to do better than other people, usually in which prizes are given: 2. an attempt…. Learn more.
1. a formal game or match in which two or more people, teams, etc, compete and attempt to win. 2. a struggle for victory between opposing forces or interests. vb. 3. ( tr) to try to disprove; call in question. 4. (when: intr, foll by with or against) to fight, dispute, or contend (with): contest an election.
Definition of contest noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
CONTEST definition: 1. a competition or election 2. to say formally that something is wrong or unfair and try to have…. Learn more.
Contest Definition. A fight, struggle, conflict, or controversy. A competition, especially one in which entrants perform separately and are rated by judges. A spelling contest.
