English

Detailed Synonyms for contention in English

contention:

contention [the ~] noun

  1. the contention
    – the act of competing as for profit or a prize 1
    the competition; the rivalry; the contention
    – the act of competing as for profit or a prize 1
  2. the contention
    – a point asserted as part of an argument 1
    the contention
    – a point asserted as part of an argument 1
  3. the contention
    – a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement 1
    the controversy; the argument; the arguing; the disputation; the tilt; the contestation; the disceptation; the contention
    – a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement 1
  4. the contention
    – On a network, competition among stations for the opportunity to use a communications line or network resource. 2
    the contention
    – On a network, competition among stations for the opportunity to use a communications line or network resource. 2

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Related Definitions for "contention":

  1. the act of competing as for profit or a prize1
    • the teams were in fierce contention for first place1
  2. a point asserted as part of an argument1
  3. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement1
  4. On a network, competition among stations for the opportunity to use a communications line or network resource.2

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