noun
contesting
Contesting (noun) means the act of formally challenging or disputing something. Example: “The contesting of the verdict took months to resolve.”
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The act of formally challenging or disputing something.
"The contesting of the verdict took months to resolve."
How to use contesting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of challenging or disputing a decision, claim, or result.
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Word forms
- Plural
- contestings
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Rhymes for contesting
testing
resting
nesting
investing
arresting
harvesting
suggesting
protesting
interesting
uninteresting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “contesting” mean?
The word “contesting” means the act of formally challenging or disputing something. In plain terms, the act of challenging or disputing a decision, claim, or result.
How do you use “contesting” in a sentence?
Here is “contesting” used in a sentence: “The contesting of the verdict took months to resolve.”
What part of speech is “contesting”?
“Contesting” is a noun.
What is the meaning of contesting?
"contesting" (noun) means the act of formally challenging or disputing something.
