challenge

1 of 2

verb

chal·lenge ˈcha-lənj How to pronounce challenge (audio)

challenged; challenging

transitive verb

: to dispute especially as being unjust, invalid, or outmoded : impugn

new data that challenges old assumptions

: to confront or defy boldly : dare

he challenged his critics to prove his guilt

: to call out to duel or combat

challenged his rival to a duel

: to invite into competition

he challenged his brother to a tennis match

: to question formally the legality or legal qualifications of

challenge a juror

: to arouse or stimulate especially by presenting with difficulties

she wants a job that will challenge her

: to order to halt and prove identity

the sentry challenged the stranger

: to demand as due or deserved : require

an event that challenges explanation

: to administer a physiological (see physiological sense 2) and especially an immunologic challenge to (an organism or cell)

intransitive verb

: to make or present a challenge

when the appropriate moment challenged, he was capable of … leadership—

C. H. Driver

: to take legal exception

challenger noun

challengeable

ˈcha-lən-jə-bəl How to pronounce challenge (audio)

adjective

challenge

2 of 2

noun

: a stimulating task or problem

looking for new challenges

: a calling to account or into question : protest

a challenge to unauthorized use of public funds

: an exception taken to a juror before the juror is sworn

a challenge of a prospective juror based on a specific cause or reason

: a questioning of the right or validity of a vote or voter

: a sentry's command to halt and prove identity

The intruder fled at the sentry's challenge.

: an invitation to compete in a sport

He accepted my challenge to a game of chess.

: a summons (see summons entry 1 sense 2) that is often threatening, provocative, stimulating, or inciting

specifically : a summons to a duel to answer an affront

: the act or process of provoking or testing physiological activity by exposure to a specific substance

especially : a test of immunity by exposure to an antigen

Example Sentences

Verb A number of doctors are challenging the study's claims. The new lawsuit challenges the lower court's decision. She's been challenged on her handling of the problem. None of them were willing to challenge the referee on the call. It's a game that will challenge a child's imagination. The work doesn't challenge him anymore, and he's often bored. Noun The next major challenge for the company is to improve its distribution capabilities. Teaching adolescents can be quite a challenge. The band feels ready for new challenges. If he takes on the new project he will face the greatest challenge of his career. Management is seeking ways to better meet the challenge of future growth. The ski slope offers a high degree of challenge. Do you accept my challenge to a game of chess? The senator may face a challenge from within her own party. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Lake has still refused to concede her race, even though Hobbs has been sworn in, and has led legal efforts to challenge the state's election results. —

Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner, 23 Jan. 2023 As a lawyer for Trump, Giuliani was involved in post-election efforts to challenge the results of the presidential contest. —

Time, 10 Jan. 2023 In their effort to challenge election results in various states, Trump’s lawyers filed sixty-two federal and state lawsuits. —

David Remnick, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2022 Paxton said his action expands on an investigation announced in May, which began around the time a bar disciplinary committee sought to sanction Paxton over his efforts to challenge the 2020 presidential election outcome. —

Dallas News, 14 Dec. 2022 Walz has made a concerted effort to challenge the Cardinals to play with more grit. —

Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 3 Dec. 2022 Nearly half of all principals reported efforts to challenge LGBTQ+ rights in the 2021–2022 school year. —

Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2022 However, this year the Lions have shown some heart and will need a big effort to challenge the Bills. —

Doug Ziefel, Chicago Tribune, 24 Nov. 2022 The emails illuminate efforts by Trump lawyer John Eastman and other members of the former president’s legal team to challenge the 2020 election results. —

Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 2 Nov. 2022

Noun

The challenge in the show is to entertain a wide variety of reasons a person might go missing — and nothing as simple as a kidnapping for ransom, a runaway or a child snatched by a divorced spouse. —

Robert Lloydtelevision Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023 In reality, the cash management challenge is more complex because building a private asset portfolio typically involves investing in multiple funds over multiple vintage years. —

John Jennings, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 The greatest challenge was elevation: Lake Erie, the canal’s western terminus, is more than 570 feet above sea level. —

Nick Yetto, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2023 Another challenge is that the caucus’ diverse set of members have sharp differences on key issues, such as the size of the budget, the Permanent Fund dividend and school funding. —

Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Feb. 2023 The physical challenge has definitely been immense for many reasons, of course. —

Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2023 The challenge for teams who get players such as Green is most buyout candidates are less concerned about money and more concerned about playing time and opportunity. —

Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Feb. 2023 But the challenge can be daunting for an individual buyer. —

Flavia Rotondi, Bloomberg.com, 10 Feb. 2023 The challenge for coach Jason Kidd and staff is enviable. —

Dallas News, 10 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

challenge

1 of 2 verb

chal·lenge ˈchal-ənj How to pronounce challenge (audio)

challenged; challenging

: to order to stop and prove identity

: to object to as bad or incorrect : dispute

: to demand proof that something is right or legal

: to invite or dare to take part in a contest

: to arouse or stimulate especially by presenting with difficulties

challenger noun

challenge

2 of 2 noun

: a demand that someone take part in a duel

: an invitation or dare for someone to compete in a contest or sport

: an objection to something as not being true, genuine, correct, or proper or to a person (as a juror) as not being qualified or approved

: a sentry's command to halt and prove identity

: a stimulating task or problem

Legal Definition

challenge

1 of 2 transitive verb

chal·lenge

challenged; challenging

: to dispute especially as being invalid or unjust

counsel challenged this interpretation

: to question formally (as by a suit or motion) the legality or legal qualifications of

challenge the regulations

especially : to make a challenge to (a trier of fact)

the grounds for challenging prospective jurors —

W. R. LaFave and A. W. Scott, Jr.

compare recuse

challenge

2 of 2 noun

: a calling into question

especially : a questioning of validity or legality : objection

when the challenge to the statute is in effect a challenge of this basic assumption —

Kramer v. Union Free School Dist. No. 15, 395 U.S. 621 (1969)

单词	challenger
释义	challenge 1 of 2 verb chal·lenge ˈcha-lənj challenged; challenging transitive verb 1 : to dispute especially as being unjust, invalid, or outmoded : impugn new data that challenges old assumptions 2 a : to confront or defy boldly : dare he challenged his critics to prove his guilt b : to call out to duel or combat challenged his rival to a duel c : to invite into competition he challenged his brother to a tennis match 3 : to question formally the legality or legal qualifications of challenge a juror 4 : to arouse or stimulate especially by presenting with difficulties she wants a job that will challenge her 5 : to order to halt and prove identity the sentry challenged the stranger 6 : to demand as due or deserved : require an event that challenges explanation 7 : to administer a physiological (see physiological sense 2) and especially an immunologic challenge to (an organism or cell) intransitive verb 1 : to make or present a challenge when the appropriate moment challenged, he was capable of … leadership—C. H. Driver 2 : to take legal exception challenger noun challengeable ˈcha-lən-jə-bəl adjective challenge 2 of 2 noun 1 : a stimulating task or problem looking for new challenges 2 a : a calling to account or into question : protest a challenge to unauthorized use of public funds b : an exception taken to a juror before the juror is sworn a challenge of a prospective juror based on a specific cause or reason c : a questioning of the right or validity of a vote or voter d : a sentry's command to halt and prove identity The intruder fled at the sentry's challenge. 3 a : an invitation to compete in a sport He accepted my challenge to a game of chess. b : a summons (see summons entry 1 sense 2) that is often threatening, provocative, stimulating, or inciting specifically : a summons to a duel to answer an affront 4 : the act or process of provoking or testing physiological activity by exposure to a specific substance especially : a test of immunity by exposure to an antigen Synonyms Verb contest dispute impeach oppugn query question Noun complaint demur demurral demurrer difficulty exception expostulation fuss kick objection protest question remonstrance stink See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb A number of doctors are challenging the study's claims. The new lawsuit challenges the lower court's decision. She's been challenged on her handling of the problem. None of them were willing to challenge the referee on the call. It's a game that will challenge a child's imagination. The work doesn't challenge him anymore, and he's often bored. Noun The next major challenge for the company is to improve its distribution capabilities. Teaching adolescents can be quite a challenge. The band feels ready for new challenges. If he takes on the new project he will face the greatest challenge of his career. Management is seeking ways to better meet the challenge of future growth. The ski slope offers a high degree of challenge. Do you accept my challenge to a game of chess? The senator may face a challenge from within her own party. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Lake has still refused to concede her race, even though Hobbs has been sworn in, and has led legal efforts to challenge the state's election results. —Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner, 23 Jan. 2023 As a lawyer for Trump, Giuliani was involved in post-election efforts to challenge the results of the presidential contest. —Time, 10 Jan. 2023 In their effort to challenge election results in various states, Trump’s lawyers filed sixty-two federal and state lawsuits. —David Remnick, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2022 Paxton said his action expands on an investigation announced in May, which began around the time a bar disciplinary committee sought to sanction Paxton over his efforts to challenge the 2020 presidential election outcome. —Dallas News, 14 Dec. 2022 Walz has made a concerted effort to challenge the Cardinals to play with more grit. —Alexis Cubit, The Courier-Journal, 3 Dec. 2022 Nearly half of all principals reported efforts to challenge LGBTQ+ rights in the 2021–2022 school year. —Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 1 Dec. 2022 However, this year the Lions have shown some heart and will need a big effort to challenge the Bills. —Doug Ziefel, Chicago Tribune, 24 Nov. 2022 The emails illuminate efforts by Trump lawyer John Eastman and other members of the former president’s legal team to challenge the 2020 election results. —Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 2 Nov. 2022 Noun The challenge in the show is to entertain a wide variety of reasons a person might go missing — and nothing as simple as a kidnapping for ransom, a runaway or a child snatched by a divorced spouse. —Robert Lloydtelevision Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023 In reality, the cash management challenge is more complex because building a private asset portfolio typically involves investing in multiple funds over multiple vintage years. —John Jennings, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2023 The greatest challenge was elevation: Lake Erie, the canal’s western terminus, is more than 570 feet above sea level. —Nick Yetto, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Feb. 2023 Another challenge is that the caucus’ diverse set of members have sharp differences on key issues, such as the size of the budget, the Permanent Fund dividend and school funding. —Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Feb. 2023 The physical challenge has definitely been immense for many reasons, of course. —Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2023 The challenge for teams who get players such as Green is most buyout candidates are less concerned about money and more concerned about playing time and opportunity. —Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Feb. 2023 But the challenge can be daunting for an individual buyer. —Flavia Rotondi, Bloomberg.com, 10 Feb. 2023 The challenge for coach Jason Kidd and staff is enviable. —Dallas News, 10 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English chalengen to accuse, from Anglo-French chalenger, from Latin calumniari to accuse falsely, from calumnia calumny First Known Use Verb 13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 6 Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3b Phrases Containing challenge rise to the occasion/challenge rise to the challenge peremptory challenge rise to the occasion/challenge rise to the challenge peremptory challenge Kids Definition challenge 1 of 2 verb chal·lenge ˈchal-ənj challenged; challenging 1 : to order to stop and prove identity 2 a : to object to as bad or incorrect : dispute b : to demand proof that something is right or legal 3 : to invite or dare to take part in a contest 4 : to arouse or stimulate especially by presenting with difficulties challenger noun challenge 2 of 2 noun 1 a : a demand that someone take part in a duel b : an invitation or dare for someone to compete in a contest or sport 2 : an objection to something as not being true, genuine, correct, or proper or to a person (as a juror) as not being qualified or approved 3 : a sentry's command to halt and prove identity 4 : a stimulating task or problem Medical Definition challenge 1 of 2 transitive verb chal·lenge ˈchal-ənj challenged; challenging : to administer a physiological and especially an immunologic challenge to (an organism or cell) challenge 2 of 2 noun : the process of provoking or testing physiological activity by exposure to a specific substance especially : a test of immunity by exposure to an antigen after immunization against it Legal Definition challenge 1 of 2 transitive verb chal·lenge challenged; challenging 1 : to dispute especially as being invalid or unjust counsel challenged this interpretation 2 : to question formally (as by a suit or motion) the legality or legal qualifications of challenge the regulations especially : to make a challenge to (a trier of fact) the grounds for challenging prospective jurors —W. R. LaFave and A. W. Scott, Jr. compare recuse challenge 2 of 2 noun 1 : a calling into question especially : a questioning of validity or legality : objection when the challenge to the statute is in effect a challenge of this basic assumption —Kramer v. Union Free School Dist. No. 15, 395 U.S. 621 (1969) see also batson challenge 2 : a request to disqualify a trier of fact (as a jury member or judge) compare recusal, strike — challenge for cause : a challenge especially of a prospective juror based on a specific and stated cause or reason — challenge to the array : a challenge of an entire jury that raises objections to the selection process — peremptory challenge : a challenge especially of a prospective juror that does not require a stated cause or reason challenger noun as in contender one who strives for the same thing as another the third-party challenger in the presidential election Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance contender competitor contestant rival competition finalist entrant archrival opponent corrival adversary semifinalist entry antagonist player also-ran Antonyms & Near Antonyms noncompetitor
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