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contention

IPA pronunciation: /kənˈten.ʃən/

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Russian meaning

Утверждение, предмет спора

English definition

An assertion, especially one maintained in argument; heated disagreement.

Example

It is my contention that adaptive algorithms produce fairer testing outcomes.

Collocations

bone of contention
central contention
point of contention

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