contention in Russian
contention in Russian is спор, раздо́р, пози́ция — contention means a claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.
contention in Russian
спор
Pronounced: spor
Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
раздо́р
Pronounced: razdor
Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
пози́ция
Pronounced: pozitsiya
A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.
What does "contention" mean?
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noun A claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.
"It is her contention that the policy will backfire."
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noun Heated disagreement or dispute.
"The inheritance became a source of bitter contention among the siblings."
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noun Competition between parties or systems for a limited resource.
"Several processes were in contention for the same memory."
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contention in a sentence
- It is her contention that the policy will backfire.
- The inheritance became a source of bitter contention among the siblings.
- Several processes were in contention for the same memory.
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What is "contention" in Russian?
"contention" in Russian is спор, раздо́р, пози́ция. contention means: A claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.
How do you pronounce спор?
"contention" in Russian is спор, pronounced "spor".
How do you use "contention" in a sentence?
Example: "It is her contention that the policy will backfire." In Russian, "contention" is спор, раздо́р, пози́ция.
Are there other ways to say "contention" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "contention": спор, раздо́р, пози́ция.
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