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Definition of contesting - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
competingengaged in a competition or conflict
- The contesting teams were ready for the final match.
2.
conflictdisputing or challenging something
- The contesting parties presented their arguments in court.
Noun
debatethe act of disputing or challenging something
- The contesting of the election results lasted for weeks.
Origin of contesting
Latin, contestari (to call to witness)
Terms with contesting included in their meaning
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legal
plea admitting no guilt but not contesting charges
Examples of contesting in a sentence
Contesting candidates debated fiercely on stage. The contesting candidates debated fiercely. Contesting claims were made during the meeting. The contesting of the will ended up in probate court. There was loud contesting of whether the data supported the conclusion.
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- French:en compétition, contestation, ...
- German:konkurrierend, Anfechtung, ...
- Italian:in competizione, contestazione, ...
- Spanish:competidoras, impugnación, ...
- Portuguese:competindo, contestação, ...
- Chinese:竞争的, 质疑, ...
- Japanese:競争中, 異議申し立て, ...
- Arabic:مُتَسابِق, طَعْن, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְחָרֶה, עֵרְעוּר, ...
- Russian:соревнующиеся, оспаривание, ...
- Ukrainian:змагальний, оскарження, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिस्पर्धी, चुनौती, ...
Definition of contest - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
game eventcompetition where participants try to win
- She won the singing contest.
2.
court caseTECH. legal dispute in courtTECH.
- The will entered a contest in court after the owner's death..
3.
rivalryRare struggle for superiority or controlRare
- The contest for leadership was intense.
Verb
1.
competitionintr. participate in a competition to winintr.
- She decided to contest the national championship.
2.
oppositiontr. formally oppose a decision or statementtr.
- They plan to contest the election results.
3.
legaltr./intr. TECH. engage in a legal disputetr./intr. TECH.
- The company will contest the lawsuit in court.
Expressions with contest
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situation with an obvious winner
The chess match was no contest; she won easily..
competition involving physical activities
The Olympic Games are a major international athletic contest.
competition judging physical attractiveness, often among women
She won the local beauty contest last year.
competition to find the most stylish outfit
She won first place in the fashion contest.
competition to spell words correctly
She won the spelling contest at her school.
competition to maintain eye contact longest
The staring contest lasted for several minutes without a winner.
event where people compete by showing skills
The school hosted a talent contest last Friday.
competition to secure a contract or job
Several companies entered a bidding contest for the construction project.
event judging participants based on appearance in bikinis
The bikini contest attracted a large crowd at the beach.
situation judged by public opinion
The award show felt like a popularity contest.
competition testing stamina over a long period
The marathon was a true endurance contest.
competition where three sides or groups are involved
The election turned into a three-cornered contest.
contest where people wear wet t-shirts for judging
She won the wet t-shirt contest at the beach party.
Origin of contest
Latin, con- (together) + testari (to bear witness)
Examples of contest in a sentence
They entered a contest to win a new car. The property division led to a contest in court. There was a contest over the inheritance. The contest for the championship was fierce. There was a heated contest for the top position. He will contest the upcoming election.
They plan to contest the championship next year. She decided to contest the unfair policy. The lawyer will contest the charges in court. She decided to contest the will. They plan to contest the charges against them.
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- French:concours, disputer, ...
- German:Wettbewerb, antreten, ...
- Italian:concorso, partecipare, ...
- Spanish:concurso, concursar, ...
- Portuguese:concurso, participar, ...
- Chinese:比赛, 参加, ...
- Japanese:コンテスト, 参加する, ...
- Arabic:مُسابَقة, نافَسَ, ...
- Hebrew:תַּחֲרוּת, לְהִתְחָרוֹת, ...
- Russian:конкурс, участвовать, ...
- Ukrainian:конкурс, брати участь, ...
- Hindi:प्रतियोगिता, प्रतिस्पर्धा करना, ...
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