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Learn to pronounce chal·lenge

/ˈCHalənj/
noun
  1. a call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel.
    "he accepted the challenge"
    synonyms: dare, provocation, summons
  2. an objection or query as to the truth of something, often with an implicit demand for proof.
    "a challenge to the legality of the order"
    synonyms: confrontation with, dispute with, stand against, test of, opposition, disagreement with, questioning of, defiance, ultimatum
  3. the administration of an immunogenic or infectious agent to an animal or person, in order to study the resulting immune response or measure the efficacy of a vaccine.
    "challenge trials have yielded positive results when carefully and ethically conducted"

verb
  1. invite (someone) to engage in a contest.
    "he challenged one of my men to a duel"
  2. dispute the truth or validity of.
    "it is possible to challenge the report's assumptions"
  3. administer an immunogenic or infectious agent to an animal or person, in order to study the resulting immune response or measure the efficacy of a vaccine.
    "the mice were challenged with the influenza virus"

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5 days ago · The meaning of CHALLENGE is to dispute especially as being unjust, invalid, or outmoded : impugn. How to use challenge in a sentence.
(the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully and therefore tests a person's ability ...
verb (used with object) · to summon to a contest of skill, strength, etc. · to take exception to; call in question: · to demand as something due or rightful.
CHALLENGE meaning: 1 : to say or show that (something) may not be true, correct, or legal dispute; 2 : to question the action or authority of (someone)
A challenge is something that puts you to the test — like running your first marathon or reading War and Peace.
3 days ago · adjective. chal·​leng·​ing ˈcha-lən-jiŋ Synonyms of challenging. 1. : arousing competitive interest, thought, or action.
A challenge to something is a questioning of its truth or value. A challenge to someone is a questioning of their authority.
definition 1: to invite to enter into a fight or contest of skill; dare. She challenged him to another tennis match. synonyms: · dare, defy · similar words: ...
to express disagreement with ideas, rules, or someone's authority: The election results are being challenged.
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3challenge (to something) a statement or an action that shows that someone refuses to accept something and questions whether it is right, legal, etc.