Definitions for challenge

Definitions for (noun) challenge

Main entry: challenge

Definition: a demand by a sentry for a password or identification


Main entry: challenge

Definition: questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

Usage: his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy


Main entry: challenge

Definition: a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror


Main entry: challenge

Definition: a call to engage in a contest or fight


Main entry: challenge

Definition: a demanding or stimulating situation

Usage: they reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power


Definitions for (verb) challenge

Main entry: challenge, take exception

Definition: raise a formal objection in a court of law


Main entry: challenge

Definition: ask for identification

Usage: The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard


Main entry: challenge

Definition: issue a challenge to

Usage: Fischer challenged Spassky to a match


Main entry: challenge, dispute, gainsay

Definition: take exception to

Usage: She challenged his claims


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