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contention

UK
/kənˈtɛnʃən/
US
/kənˈtɛnʃən/

Translations

contentionnoun
contentions
pl
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US
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prétentionAu sens d’assertion soutenue dans une discussion ou un débat.
Her contention that the policy would benefit the community was supported by several studies.
Sa prétention selon laquelle cette politique bénéficierait à la communauté a été étayée par plusieurs études.
compétitionDans le contexte d’une course, d’un titre ou d’une qualification.
After their latest victory, the team is back in contention for the championship.
Après leur dernière victoire, l’équipe est de nouveau en compétition pour le championnat.
The board meeting was filled with contention over the proposed budget cuts.
La réunion du conseil était remplie de disputes au sujet des réductions budgétaires proposées.
Additional translations
luttePlus naturel dans certains contextes sportifs ou de rivalité.
Synonyms
dispute
competition
dissension
quarrel
disagreement
conflict
strife
controversy
debate
argument
contentionadjective
more contention
Comp.
most contention
Super.
UK
/kənˈtɛn.ʃən/
US
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Used attributively, especially in technical or specialized contexts, to describe something involving contention or competition.
Additional translations
contentieuxAu sens conflictuel; emploi rare et surtout dans des contextes techniques ou formels.

Definitions

contentionnoun
A heated disagreement or argument.
The board meeting was filled with contention over the proposed budget cuts.
An assertion, especially one maintained in argument.
Her contention that the policy would benefit the community was supported by several studies.
The state of competing or striving to win or achieve something, especially a contest or title.
After their latest victory, the team is back in contention for the championship.
contentionadjective
Relating to or involving contention, competition, or conflict; used before a noun.
The router employs a contention protocol to regulate bandwidth usage.
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