Meaning Of The Word Contest

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What's The Definition Of Contest?

contest
countable noun: A contest is a competition or game in which people try to win.
countable noun: A contest is a struggle to win power or control.

contest in American English
to try to disprove or invalidate (something) as by argument or legal action; dispute
intransitive verb: to dispute; contend; compete
noun: a race, conflict, or other competition between rivals, as for a prize
transitive verb: to struggle or fight for, as in battle

contest in British English
noun: a formal game or match in which two or more people, teams, etc, compete and attempt to win
verb: to try to disprove; call in question

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