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- DictionaryChal·lenge/ˈCHalənj/
noun
- 1. a call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel: "he accepted the challenge"
- 2. an objection or query as to the truth of something, often with an implicit demand for proof: "a challenge to the legality of the order"
verb
- 1. invite (someone) to engage in a contest: "he challenged one of my men to a duel"
- 2. dispute the truth or validity of: "it is possible to challenge the report's assumptions"
The meaning of CHALLENGE is to dispute especially as being unjust, invalid, or outmoded : impugn. How to use challenge in a sentence.
CHALLENGE definition: 1. (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in…. Learn more.
a call to engage in a fight, argument, or contest. a questioning of a statement or fact; a demand for justification or explanation. a demanding or stimulating situation, career, object, etc. a demand by a sentry, watchman, etc, for identification or a password.
Synonyms for CHALLENGE: objection, exception, question, complaint, protest, difficulty, criticism, fuss; Antonyms of CHALLENGE: willingness, approval, sanction, agreement, acceptance, compliance, obedience, acquiescence.
A challenge is something that puts you to the test — like running your first marathon or reading War and Peace.
1. to invite or summon (someone to do something, esp to take part in a contest) 2.(also intr) to call (something) into question; dispute. 3. to make demands on; stimulate. the job challenges his ingenuity. 4. to order (a person) to halt and be identified or to give a password.
Challenge definition: A demand for explanation or justification; a calling into question.
CHALLENGE definition: 1. something that is difficult and that tests someone's ability or determination: 2. an invitation…. Learn more.
a new or difficult task that tests somebody’s ability and skill. a tough/major/significant challenge. The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career. She still faces many challenges (= has to deal with them). Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face.
1. a summons to engage in contest, as of skill or strength. 2. something that by its nature or character serves as a serious test: Space exploration offers a challenge to humankind. 3. a call to fight, as in a duel. 4. a demand to explain, justify, etc.
