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handicapping

UK
/ˈhændɪkæpɪŋ/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæpɪŋ/
handicappingnoun
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
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.
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
restrictive
disadvantaging
hindering
impeding
inhibiting
disabling
impairing
debilitating
crippling
limiting
handicapverb

handicapping

ing-form

handicapped
Past Simple
handicapped
Past Participle
handicapping
ing-form
UK
/ˈhændɪkæp/
US
/ˈhændiˌkæp/
Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
hinder
impair
diminish
obstruct
restrict
handicapnoun
Definitions
A circumstance that makes progress or success difficult.
The lack of funding was a major handicap for the research project.
A condition that markedly restricts a person's ability to function physically, mentally, or socially.
Despite his handicap, he competed in the marathon and finished the race.
A disadvantage imposed on a superior competitor in order to make the chances more equal.
The horse was given a weight handicap to level the playing field in the race.
A contest in which certain disadvantages or advantages are placed on competitors to equalize their chances of winning.
The golf tournament was played as a handicap to ensure all players had a fair chance.
In golf, a numerical measure of a player's potential playing ability that is used to adjust scores so competitors of differing skills can play on an equal footing.
Her handicap dropped to 12 after several weeks of intensive training.
handicapadjective
Definitions
Designated for use by, or relating to, people with disabilities; accessible.
He parked in a handicap spot near the entrance.
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