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handicaps

/ˈhændiˌkæps/

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noun

Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.

Examples :

"Age is often a handicap."

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noun

Examples :

"In the annual company picnic race, the faster runners were given handicaps, such as starting ten meters behind, to make the competition fairer for everyone. "

sport race game achievement ability

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noun

(sometimes considered offensive) The disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people.

Examples :

"Some students face learning challenges, but the school aims to provide support to overcome those handicaps. "

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noun

A race or similar contest in which there is an allowance of time, distance, weight, or other advantage, to equalize the chances of the competitors.

Examples :

"The local golf tournament uses handicaps to give less experienced players a fairer chance against the pros. "

sport race game achievement

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noun

(card game) An old card game, similar to lanterloo.

Examples :

"My grandfather taught me many card games, including bridge, poker, and a nearly forgotten game called handicaps. "

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verb

To encumber with a handicap in any contest.

Examples :

"The new regulations handicap small businesses because they require expensive upgrades only large corporations can easily afford. "

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verb

(by extension) To place at disadvantage.

Examples :

"The candidate was handicapped by her lack of experience."

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verb

To estimate betting odds.

Examples :

"Grandpa Andy would buy the racing form the day ahead of time so he could handicap the race before he even arrived at the track."

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