Associations to the word «Contention»

Wiktionary

CONTENTION, noun. Struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate
CONTENTION, noun. A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.
CONTENTION, noun. (computing) (telecommunications) Competition by parts of a system or its users for a limited resource.
CONTENTION SYSTEM, noun. Communication Systems in which multiple users share a common channel in a way that can lead to conflicts.
CONTENTION SYSTEMS, noun. Plural of contention system

Dictionary definition

CONTENTION, noun. A point asserted as part of an argument.
CONTENTION, noun. A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument".
CONTENTION, noun. The act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place".

Wise words

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