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Handicap
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handicap
a condition that impairs a person's mental or physical functions
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handicap, compenserend nadeel
a set of rules or conditions that are put in place to balance the game and give a disadvantaged player a better chance of winning
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handicap, belemmering
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
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handicap, handicapindex
a numerical measure of a golf player's ability, used to level the playing field in competition
Voorbeelden
The handicap system allows golfers of different skill levels to compete fairly.
Het handicap-systeem stelt golfers van verschillende vaardigheidsniveaus in staat om eerlijk te concurreren.
to handicap
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belemmeren, verzwakken
to weaken or hinder someone's ability, often by causing them to become disabled or less capable
Voorbeelden
The lack of resources handicapped the team, preventing them from succeeding.
Het gebrek aan middelen belemmerde het team, waardoor ze niet konden slagen.
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benadelen, belemmeren
put at a disadvantage
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handicappen, een handicap toekennen
to assign weights to horses in a race based on their perceived ability, in order to equalize their chances of winning
Voorbeelden
The committee will handicap the field tomorrow morning.
De commissie zal morgenochtend het veld handicappen.
