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Definition: Meaning of, contention in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / kənˈtɛnʃ(ə)n /

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contention contentions
  1. [countable] formal a strong opinion that someone expresses
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  2. [uncountable] formal argument and disagreement between people
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  3. in contention having a chance of winning something
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  4. out of contention no longer having a chance of winning something
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