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contest (s) (noun), contests (pl)
1. A struggle between a rival or opposing individuals, organizations, or forces for victory or control: One form of a contest is obviously taking part in a sports competition.
2. Etymology: from Latin contestari (litem), "to call to witness, to bring action" from com- "together" + testari, "to bear witness" from testis, "a witness".
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(Greek: struggle, a contest, to contend for a prize; also, to lead, set in motion, drive, conduct, guide, govern; to do, to act; by extension, pain)
(Greek: struggle, a contest [in war or in sports], to contend for a prize; physical activity, rigorous self-discipline or training)