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contests

/ˈkɑntɛsts/ /kənˈtɛsts/

Meanings
noun
Controversy; debate.

Examples :

"no contest"
politics communication society

Related Words

Illustration believing

believing verb

/bɪˈliːvɪŋ/ /bəˈliːvɪŋ/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

Illustration earnestly

earnestly adverb

/ˈɜːnɪstli/ /ˈɝnɪstli/

In an earnest manner; being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort.

"The student earnestly studied for the exam, putting in genuine effort to succeed. "

Illustration contested

contested verb

/kənˈtɛstɪd/ /ˈkɑnˌtɛstɪd/

To contend.

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

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration competition

competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration litigation

litigation noun

/ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/

The conduct of a lawsuit.

"That attorney has been chastised for his litigation behavior."

Illustration controversy

controversy noun

/ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/

A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

"The school board's decision to change the school mascot caused a lot of controversy. "

Illustration superiority

superiority noun

/ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/

The state of being superior.

"Many US colleges want to achieve superiority in the sport of football."

Illustration spelling

spelling verb

/ˈspɛlɪŋ/

To put under the influence of a spell; to affect by a spell; to bewitch; to fascinate; to charm.

"The magician's words seemed to spell her into a deep sleep. "

Illustration assessment

assessment noun

/əˈsɛsmənt/ /æˈsɛsmənt/

The act of assessing or an amount (of tax, levy or duty etc) assessed.

"The teacher's assessment of the student's progress showed significant improvement. "

Illustration struggle

struggle noun

/ˈstrʌɡəl/

A contortion of the body in an attempt to escape or to perform a difficult task.

"The gymnast's struggle to hold the difficult handstand was impressive. "

Illustration homeowner

homeowner noun

/ˈhoʊmoʊnər/ /ˈhoʊməʊnər/

Someone who owns a house

"The homeowner painted the front door a cheerful shade of blue. "