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- Dictionarychal·lenge/ˈCHalənj/
noun
- 1. a call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a duel: "he accepted the challenge" Similar
- 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" Similar
verb
- 1. invite (someone) to engage in a contest: "he challenged one of my men to a duel" Similar
- 2. dispute the truth or validity of: "it is possible to challenge the report's assumptions" Similar
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CHALLENGE definition: 1. (the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in…. Learn more.
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. : to invite into competition. he challenged his brother to a tennis match.
1. a summons to engage in contest, as of skill or strength. 2. something that by its nature or character serves as a serious test: Space exploration offers a challenge to humankind. 3. a call to fight, as in a duel. 4. a demand to explain, justify, etc.
A challenge is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination. I like a big challenge and they don't come much bigger than this. The new government's first challenge is the economy. Synonyms: dare, provocation, summons to contest, wero [New Zealand] More Synonyms of challenge. 2. See to rise to the challenge.
A challenge is something that puts you to the test — like running your first marathon or reading War and Peace. Challenge, as a verb, is derived from a Latin word meaning "to accuse falsely," and it is still used much as it was in the 13th century, in the sense of questioning whether something is true or right.
Challenge definition: a call or summons to engage in any contest, as of skill, strength, etc.. See examples of CHALLENGE used in a sentence.
a new or difficult task that tests somebody’s ability and skill. a tough/major/significant challenge. The role will be the biggest challenge of his acting career. She still faces many challenges (= has to deal with them). Destruction of the environment is one of the most serious challenges we face.
challenge. to question whether a statement or an action is right, legal, etc.; to refuse to accept something synonym dispute. challenge something His legal team immediately sought to challenge the decision. The story was completely untrue and was successfully challenged in court.
something that is difficult and that tests someone's ability or determination: Finding a decision that pleases everyone is the challenge which now faces the committee. It was the element of challenge which attracted me to the job. Fewer examples. an awesome challenge. a daunting challenge.
An act or statement of defiance; a call to confrontation. A challenge to the government's authority. American Heritage. A calling into question; a demanding of proof, explanation, etc. A challenge of the premises of an argument. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A sentry's call to an unknown party for proper identification.
