CONTENTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary Someone's contention is the idea or opinion that they are expressing in an argument or discussion This evidence supports their contention that the outbreak of violence was prearranged Sufficient research evidence exists to support this contention
Contention - definition of contention by The Free Dictionary The act or an instance of striving in controversy or debate: "Amid all the hand-wringing and contention about whether what the bees do is really 'language,' no one seems to question whether it's really 'dance'" (Marlene Zuk)
contention - WordReference. com Dictionary of English an argument one puts forward; opinion or belief:[countable] It's my contention that we must consolidate our businesses Idioms be in contention, [uncountable] to be competing, as for a job, etc : He's in contention for the position of manager con•ten•tious, adj See -ten-
Contention - Definition, Meaning, and Examples in English Use 'contention' when referring to a dispute, disagreement, or a point that is being argued about, often in a formal or serious setting The primary contention of the debate was the economic impact of the new policy There was considerable contention over the best approach to take
contention - Wiktionary, the free dictionary Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for It is my contention that state lotteries are taxes on stupid people
Contention Definition Meaning | Britannica Dictionary A bone of contention is something that causes anger and disagreement The tariffs have been a bone of contention between the two nations He is in contention for the Olympic medal