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contention

/kənˈtɛnʃən/

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noun

Streit, Auseinandersetzung, Debatte

Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

Examples :

"The contention between the siblings over the last slice of pizza was quite loud. "

Der Streit zwischen den Geschwistern um die letzte Pizzascheibe war ziemlich laut.

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noun

Behauptung, These, Streitpunkt

A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.

Examples :

"It is my contention that state lotteries are taxes on stupid people."

Ich behaupte, dass staatliche Lotterien Steuern auf dumme Menschen sind.

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noun

Wettbewerb, Konkurrenz

Competition by parts of a system or its users for a limited resource.

Examples :

"The contention over the last parking spot was fierce, as only one was available. "

Der Wettbewerb um den letzten Parkplatz war heftig, da nur einer verfügbar war.

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