athletic competition
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Definition
Athletic competition (noun): A contest or event in which individuals or teams participate in physical sports or games to determine a winner, often involving tests of strength, speed, or skill.
Usage
This term refers to a structured event centered around physical sporting contests. It emphasizes the competitive aspect of athletics. - The Olympic Games are the world's premier international athletic competition. - The school organizes an annual athletic competition featuring track, field, and swimming events.
Advanced Usage
- "to enter an athletic competition": to formally participate or register for a sports contest.
- She trained for months before deciding to enter the athletic competition.
- "the spirit of athletic competition": refers to the values of fair play, effort, and sportsmanship inherent in sports contests.
- The coach emphasized the spirit of athletic competition over just winning.
Variants and Related Words
- Athletic contest (noun): A synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Athletics (noun): The general category of sports, especially track and field events.
- Competitor (noun): A person who takes part in an athletic competition.
- Meet (noun): A specific gathering for athletic competition, common in track and field or swimming.
Synonyms
- Sports contest
- Tournament (a series of contests)
- Championship (a competition to determine a champion)
- Meet
Related Phrases
- "fierce competition": used to describe a very intense and closely contested athletic event.
- The final match was a display of fierce competition.
- "level of competition": refers to the standard or difficulty of the opponents in the contest.
- Moving to the professional league meant facing a higher level of competition.
Noun
- a contest between athletes