contention
con
kən
kēn
ten
ˈtɛn
ten
tion
ʃən
shēn
/kəntˈɛnʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "contention"in English

Contention
01

a point asserted as part of an argument

02

a state of heated disagreement, often coming from different viewpoints or interests

Examples
The new policy caused contention among the board members.
03

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

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