Challenge meaning in English
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Definition
a challenge: a test, a trial, a contest
to challenge (somebody, a decision): to test, to try (somebody); to question, to argue against (a decision)
challenging: difficult, ambitious, testing
It was a very challenging jigsaw puzzle, and I'm happy I completed it.
Examples
- "Joan Wayne attempted to scare the shark by firing at its dorsal fin, then challenged the shark to a duel, running into the water with pistols drawn."
- "I have ten years' experience in the customer service field, as well as management experience in a local telemarketing firm. The challenging environments in which I've worked have taught me to think on my feet, communicate clearly and always remain polite and professional while dealing with callers."
- "Despite appearances to the contrary, the takeover is completely legitimate, and cannot be challenged in a court of law."
- "Well, the ultimate salesperson needed the ultimate challenge."
- "I have ten years experience in the customer service field, as well as management experience in a local telemarketing firm. The challenging environments in which I've worked have taught me to think on my feet, communicate clearly and always remain polite and professional while dealing with callers."
- "Instead, you're going to be taking part in some exciting, challenging, and extremely dangerous missions..."
- "Challenge yourself a bit."
- "I know that it will be a challenge to sell one of our older lines, and that our current clients have already placed their orders."
- "Set challenging targets!"
- "Michelangelo was a genius who was always willing to challenge his genius with difficult new projects."
- "The work is sometimes challenging but it'll be an excellent opportunity for a young man like you to prove himself."
- "At night, to survive becomes a real challenge."
- "Are you ready for that challenge?"
- "Now, if there are no further questions, I'll simply say that I look forward to my new role as the spokesbaby for the Delavigne Corporation, and the many challenges that lie ahead of me."
- "I have held this position for more than ten years, but am just now taking over your account from Luke Gabriels, who has moved on to other challenges in this industry."
- "We mustn't forget that Philip is mentally challenged."
- "Brian : Well, it certainly is a challenge I'm looking forward to, though I haven't had much practice at it."
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