The meaning of Contesting

noun

A piece of felted material used for lining or insulating items such as quilts and sleeping bags.

Usage examples:

‘she'd get a lot more out of that cape if she had some batts in there to stiffen out the edges,’ sa…

idiom

Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

idiom

To cause doubts about something

Usage examples:

The fact that a party can be voted into power by a minority of the electorate calls into question t…

noun

A call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.

Usage examples:

He accepted the challenge

verb

Exposure of the immune system to pathogenic organisms or antigens.

Usage examples:

Recently vaccinated calves should be protected from challenge

noun

Something needing great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully, or the situation of facing this kind of effort

Usage examples:

[ c ] it’s a challenge being in a marriage when both partners have high-pressure jobs., [ c ] no ma…

verb

Openly resist or refuse to obey.

Usage examples:

A woman who defies convention

noun

A disagreement or argument.

Usage examples:

A territorial dispute between the two countries

verb

Argue about (something).

Usage examples:

The point has been much disputed

noun

An argument or disagreement

Usage examples:

[ c ] management and the union are trying to resolve the dispute over working conditions., her skil…

noun

A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.

Usage examples:

Some doubt has been cast upon the authenticity of this account

verb

Feel uncertain about.

Usage examples:

I doubt my ability to do the job

noun

A feeling of not knowing what to believe or what to do, or the condition of being uncertain

Usage examples:

[ c ] if you have any doubt about her ability, don’t hire her., [ + that clause ] there’s no doubt …

verb

Resort to legal action to settle a matter; be involved in a lawsuit.

Usage examples:

The plaintiff is prepared to litigate

verb

To cause an argument between people or groups to be discussed in a law court so that a judgment can be made

verb

To cause a disagreement to be discussed in a court of law so that a legal decision can be made about it

Usage examples:

It is not necessarily right to litigate in every dispute., the case is still being litigated.

verb

Disagree with and attempt to prevent, especially by argument.

Usage examples:

A majority of the electorate opposed ec membership

verb

To disagree with something, often by speaking or fighting against it

Usage examples:

The governor adamantly/vehemently opposes raising taxes., the opposing sides failed to reach agreem…

verb

To disagree with something or someone, and speak or take action against them

Usage examples:

Most local residents opposed the building of the shopping mall., the proposed tax rise has been vig…

noun

A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.

Usage examples:

We hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions

verb

Ask (someone) questions, especially in an official context.

Usage examples:

Four men were being questioned about the killings

verb

A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

verb

Withstand the action or effect of.

Usage examples:

Antibodies help us to resist infection

noun

A resistant substance applied as a coating to protect a surface during a process, for example to prevent dye or glaze adhering.

Usage examples:

New lithographic techniques require their own special resists

verb

Withstand the force of something