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contestations

/ˌkɑntɛˈsteɪʃənz/ /ˌkɒntɛˈsteɪʃənz/

Meanings
noun
The act of contesting; emulation

Examples :

"The contestations between siblings over who gets the last cookie are a common occurrence in our house. "
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Related Words

Illustration presented

presented verb

/pɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

"to present an envoy to the king"

Illustration testimony

testimony noun

/ˈtɛstɪməni/ /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/

Statements made by a witness in court.

"The witness gave testimony about what she saw during the schoolyard fight. "

Illustration siblings

siblings noun

/ˈsɪblɪŋz/

A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

"None of my siblings are married yet."

Illustration affidavits

affidavits noun

/ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪts/

A signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement.

"He submitted his affidavit rather than appearing to testify in court."

Illustration witness

witness noun

/ˈwɪtnəs/

Attestation of a fact or event; testimony.

"She can bear witness, since she was there at the time."

Illustration between

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

Illustration attestation

attestation noun

/ˈæ.tɛs.teɪ.ʃən/ /ˌætɛˈsteɪʃən/

A thing that serves to bear witness, confirm, or authenticate; validation, verification, documentation.

"The notary's signature served as an attestation of the document's authenticity. "

Illustration support

support noun

/səˈpɔːt/ /səˈpɔɹt/

(sometimes attributive) Something which supports.

"The bridge's sturdy support beams prevented the structure from collapsing. "

Illustration proving

proving verb

/ˈpɹuːvɪŋ/

To proofread.

"The editor is proving the document before it goes to print. "

Illustration contesting

contesting verb

/kənˈtɛstɪŋ/ /ˈkɑntɛstɪŋ/

To contend.

"I will contest for the open seat on the board."

Illustration occurrence

occurrence noun

/əˈkɐɹən(t)s/ /əˈkəːɹən(t)s/ /əˈkɝən(t)s/

An actual instance when a situation occurs; an event or happening.

"The frequent occurrence of noisy construction near my house has made it hard to concentrate on my studies. "

Illustration emulation

emulation noun

/ɛmjʊˈleɪʃən/

The endeavor or desire to equal or excel someone else in qualities or actions.

"a great figure who is worthy of respect and emulation"