challenging
challenging is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, challenging is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofchallenging
- To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.
Example: "We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."
- To dare (someone).
- To dispute (something).
Example: "to challenge the accuracy of a statement or of a quotation"
- To make a formal objection to a juror.
- To claim as due; to demand as a right.
- To censure; to blame.
- To question or demand the countersign from (one who attempts to pass the lines).
Example: "The sentinel challenged us with "Who goes there?""
- To object to the reception of the vote of, e.g. on the ground that the person is not qualified as a voter.
- To take (a final exam) in order to get credit for a course without taking it.
- The act of making a challenge.
- Difficult, hard to do.
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