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- CONTENTION Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
contention applies to strife or competition that shows itself in quarreling, disputing, or controversy
- CONTENTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
CONTENTION definition: 1 the disagreement that results from opposing arguments: 2 an opinion expressed in an argument…
- CONTENTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention
- contention noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
Definition of contention noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more
- Contention Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary
CONTENTION meaning: 1 : something (such as a belief, opinion, or idea) that is argued or stated; 2 : anger and disagreement
- Contention - definition of contention by The Free Dictionary
The act or an instance of striving in controversy or debate: "Amid all the hand-wringing and contention about whether what the bees do is really 'language,' no one seems to question whether it's really 'dance'" (Marlene Zuk)
- Contention - Definition, Meaning, and Examples in English
Use 'contention' when referring to a dispute, disagreement, or a point that is being argued about, often in a formal or serious setting The primary contention of the debate was the economic impact of the new policy There was considerable contention over the best approach to take
- contention - WordReference. com Dictionary of English
an argument one puts forward; opinion or belief:[countable] It's my contention that we must consolidate our businesses Idioms be in contention, [uncountable] to be competing, as for a job, etc : He's in contention for the position of manager con•ten•tious, adj See -ten-
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