Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-contention

adjective

/ɪn kənˈtɛnʃən/

Definition

In a state of competition or rivalry for something.

Examples

The athlete is still in-contention for the championship after winning the last race.
Several candidates are in-contention for the job, making it a competitive hiring process.
Her performance in the tournament keeps her in-contention for the top prize.

Meaning

The term ‘in-contention’ refers to a situation where someone or something is in the running for a prize, position, or victory, indicating that they have a chance to win or succeed.