contention in Spanish
contention in Spanish is contención, contienda — contention means a claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.
contention in Spanish
contención
Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
contienda
Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.
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 Spanish?
"contention" in Spanish is contención, contienda. contention means: A claim or position put forward and argued for, especially in a debate.
How do you use "contention" in a sentence?
Example: "It is her contention that the policy will backfire." In Spanish, "contention" is contención, contienda.
Are there other ways to say "contention" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "contention": contención, contienda.
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