wrangling
ˈræŋɡlɪŋ
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Definition of wrangling - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
conflictintense argument or dispute, often prolonged
  • The meeting was filled with wrangling over the budget.
altercation dispute quarrel
2.
dataDatedprocess of managing or organizing complex informationDated
  • Data wrangling is crucial for accurate analysis.
data management

Adjective

1.
conflictinvolving disputes or arguments
  • The wrangling committee couldn't reach a decision.
contentious disputatious
2.
managementDatedcharacterized by managing or organizing tasksDated
  • The wrangling tasks required careful attention to detail.
arranging managing organizing
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Origin of wrangling

Old English, wringan (to wring)

Examples of wrangling in a sentence

  • The wrangling in the courtroom lasted for hours.
  • Effective wrangling can streamline the data analysis process.
  • Wrangling is essential before feeding data into the model.
  • The wrangling team delayed the project.
  • Their wrangling attitude caused unnecessary tension.
  • The wrangling duties were overwhelming for the new manager.

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  1. French:querelle, querelleur, ...
  2. German:Streit, streitend, ...
  3. Italian:discussione, litigioso, ...
  4. Spanish:disputa, en disputa, ...
  5. Portuguese:discussões, em disputa, ...
  6. Chinese:争吵, 争吵的, ...
  7. Japanese:論争, 対立する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشاحَنَة, جدالي, ...
  9. Hebrew:וִכּוּחִים מְמֻשָּׁכִים, מִתְוַכֵּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:пререкания, спорный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:суперечки, суперечливий, ...
  12. Hindi:तकरार, विवादास्पद, ...
wrangle
ˈræŋɡəl

Definition of wrangle - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
conflictintr.argue or quarrel noisily and angrilyintr.
  • They wrangled over the details for hours.
bicker squabble
2.
datatr.USgather and organize data or informationtr.US
  • He wrangled the data for the report.
arrange marshal organize
3.
agriculturetr.RareUSherd and manage livestock or peopletr.RareUS
  • He wrangled the cattle into the pen.
corral drive herd

Noun

1.
disputecontroversy or intense argument
  • The policy change sparked a wrangle in the community.
argument dispute quarrel
2.
agricultureTECH.act of herding livestockTECH.
  • He was skilled in the wrangle of horses across the plains..
drive herding roundup
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Expressions with wrangle

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argument or fight about law in court or with lawyers
The contract led to a long legal wrangle.

Origin of wrangle

Dutch, wrangelen (to dispute)

Examples of wrangle in a sentence

  • Politicians wrangled endlessly during the debate.
  • She wrangled the survey results into a comprehensive chart.
  • The team wrangled information from various sources for the project.
  • She wrangled the sheep through the narrow gate.
  • They wrangled the tourists into the buses efficiently.
  • The wrangle over the contract lasted for weeks.

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  1. French:se disputer, querelle, ...
  2. German:streiten, Streit, ...
  3. Italian:litigare, dibattito, ...
  4. Spanish:discutir, disputa, ...
  5. Portuguese:discutir, disputa, ...
  6. Chinese:争吵, 争执, ...
  7. Japanese:口論する, 論争, ...
  8. Arabic:تَشَاجَرَ, جِدَال, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְוַכֵּחַ, וִיכּוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:спорить, спор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сперечатися, суперечка, ...
  12. Hindi:झगड़ना, विवाद, ...
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