American English pronunciation

How to pronounce challenges

IPA transcription: ['tʃæləndʒɪz]

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Noun

  • a demanding or stimulating situation

    “they reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power”

  • a call to engage in a contest or fight

  • questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

    “his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy”

  • a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

  • a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

Verb

  • take exception to

    “She challenged his claims”

  • issue a challenge to

    “Fischer challenged Spassky to a match”

  • raise a formal objection in a court of law

  • ask for identification

    “The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard”

Usage examples

  • Transgender youth in China face many challenges.
  • Every aspect is customizable depending on the mission and logistical challenges facing each customer.
  • After all, who doesn’t want to overcome new challenges and achieve great heights?
  • After all, who doesn’t want to overcome new challenges and achieve great heights?
  • This proved to be a race with many unique navigational challenges.
  • The credits are played when all the challenges have been completed.
  • What are the challenges in tackling homelessness?
  • Adding reflective practice, allows for personal introspection of challenges and key learnings.
  • The United States is committed to addressing today’s challenges posed by different approaches to the exploration of outer space.
  • Survival mode challenges the player to completely clear the playfield.