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handicapping

UK
/ˈhændɪkæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæpɪŋ/

Translations

handicappingnoun
handicapSport, courses hippiques ; pratique d’attribution d’un avantage pour équilibrer les chances.
Handicapping in horse racing involves assigning different weights to horses to level the playing field.
Le handicap dans les courses hippiques consiste à attribuer des poids différents aux chevaux pour égaliser les chances.
Additional translations
pronosticsParis sportifs ; processus d’évaluation ou de prédiction des résultats.
Synonyms
setback
obstacle
hindrance
impairment
disability
handicappingadjective
more handicapping
Comp.
most handicapping
Super.
UK
/ˈhændɪˌkæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæpɪŋ/
Used attributively to modify a noun in relation to the practice or system of handicap calculation or prediction.
de handicapEmploi attributif ; se rend le plus souvent par une tournure prépositionnelle en français.
The new handicapping rules sparked debate among the trainers.
Les nouvelles règles de handicap ont suscité un débat parmi les entraîneurs.
Synonyms
restrictive
disadvantaging
hindering
impeding
inhibiting
disabling
impairing
debilitating
crippling
limiting
handicapverb

handicapping

Gerund

handicapped
Past Simple
handicapped
Past Participle
handicapping
Gerund
UK
/ˈhændɪkæp/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæp/
The injury handicapped the athlete, preventing him from competing in the race.
La blessure a handicapé l'athlète, l'empêchant de participer à la course.
handicaperAu sens sportif.
The golf tournament handicapped the players based on their previous scores to ensure a fair competition.
Le tournoi de golf a handicapé les joueurs en fonction de leurs scores précédents afin d'assurer une compétition équitable.
Synonyms
hinder
impair
diminish
obstruct
restrict

Definitions

handicappingnoun
The practice of assigning advantage through scoring compensation or other means to equalize the chances of competitors.
Handicapping in horse racing involves assigning different weights to horses to level the playing field.
The process of predicting the outcome of a contest or event, often used in sports betting.
His expertise in handicapping football games made him a sought-after consultant during the betting season.
handicappingadjective
Relating to the practice of assigning competitive advantages or predicting outcomes in order to equalize chances or assess odds.
The new handicapping rules sparked debate among the trainers.
handicapverb
To place at a disadvantage or to impede progress.
The injury handicapped the athlete, preventing him from competing in the race.
To assign a disadvantage or advantage to a competitor to equalize chances of winning.
The golf tournament handicapped the players based on their previous scores to ensure a fair competition.
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