contention

6 definitions • 7 examples

the disagreement that results from opposing arguments:

There's a lot of contention about that issue - for every person firmly in favour, there's someone fiercely against it.

in contention The issue has been settled - it's no longer in contention.

an opinion expressed in an argument:

[ + that ] It is her contention that exercise is more important than diet if you want to lose weight.

able/not able to achieve or win something, especially in sports:

This loss puts them out of contention for the playoffs this year.

disagreement resulting from opposing arguments:

Their refusal to sign the treaty remains a source of contention between the two countries.

an opinion expressed in an argument:

[ + that clause ] It’s her contention that exercise is almost as important as diet if you want to lose weight.

the act of competing in order to win something or to achieve a position of leadership:

The big names slowly dropped out of contention at the tournament.