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contested

adj.
US //kənˈtɛstəd// UK //kəntˈɛstɪd// con·test·ed
  1. 1 disputed or debated (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    describes an idea, fact, or result that people do not agree on.

    describing a subject, claim, or outcome that is the subject of intense debate or disagreement.

    Example

    The results of the election are still contested by the losing side.

    Example

    The historian presented a highly contested theory regarding the origins of the manuscript, sparking a heated debate among his peers.

    Usage

    Often used in academic or political contexts to describe theories or election results.

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