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challenge

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verb

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

challenge

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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

Noun

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
Nicolee Ambrose represents Maryland on the Republican National Committee and is the party’s nominee to challenge Democratic Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger in the 2nd Congressional District. Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2022 In rounds one and two Sawyer picks a chef to challenge and Flay chooses the main ingredients to be emphasized. Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 Even after those reviews are done and if Interior allows development, green groups will still be able to challenge the reviews and leases afresh in court. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Storytelling can serve to support, challenge and strengthen our experience and opinions. Holly Mullen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Participants will be given a blind flight of three different bourbons that will challenge their senses and teach them a thing or two about bourbon. The Courier-Journal, 1 Sep. 2022 The team again is on pace to challenge league records en route to another Supporters’ Shield. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Compassion and Choices says the Vermont lawsuit is the nation's second to challenge residency requirements for such laws. Wilson Ring, ajc, 25 Aug. 2022 Compassion and Choices says the Vermont lawsuit is the nation's second to challenge residency requirements for such laws. CBS News, 25 Aug. 2022
Noun
One challenge in Australia and elsewhere is getting the travel industry back into fighting shape. Stuart Condie, WSJ, 18 Sep. 2022 The city of Boston, which is home to Northeastern University, Boston University and several other schools, said in a challenge to its census figures that the count missed 6,000 students. Mike Schneider, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 The latest challenge was brought by Lambda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of the families of three teenage boys — two 16-year-olds and a 14-year-old — and all members of PFLAG in Texas. Andrew Demillo, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2022 But the Bears are preparing for the usual challenge at Lambeau Field against their NFC North rivals, who have won six straight and 11 of the last 12 meetings. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 Toledo will present a similar challenge with DeQuan Finn, who’s already run for 138 yards this season. Stephen Means, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2022 Howard was ultimately forced to punt, but Reservoir faced a daunting challenge. Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 The Bobcats present a challenge with mobile quarterbacks. oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2022 Author Jason Reynolds, the national ambassador for Young People's Literature, has seen several of his own books banned and says the biggest challenge behind book bans involves obscenity. CBS News, 17 Sep. 2022 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of challenge was in the 13th century

Phrases Containing challenge

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