challenge

CEFRB1

/ˈt͡ʃæl.ɪnd͡ʒ/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A difficult task that tests someone's ability.

  2. 02

    verb

    To invite someone to compete or prove something.

Examples

  • His legal team immediately sought to challenge the decision.

  • I don't mean to challenge your theory.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A confrontation; a dare.

  2. An antagonization or instigation intended to convince a person to perform an action they otherwise would not.

  3. A bid to overcome something.

More examples

In context

  • Whatever the outcome, you must meet the challenge.

  • Consanguinity in direct line is a challenge for a judge when he or she is sitting cases.

  • We're still waiting to hear how the court rules on our challenge of the arbitrator based on conflict of interest.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English chalenge, variant with palatalization of Middle English kalange (“an accusation, claim”), from Old French chalenge, chalonge, palatalized Central French variants of Old Northern French calenge, calonge (see Continental Norman calengier), from Latin calumnia (“a false accusation, calumny”). Cognate with Old English hōl (“calumny”). Doublet of calumny.