Contest mobility — refers to system of social mobility in which all individuals are seen as participants in a race where elite status is the end goal and the contest is an open one. The idea is also sometimes referred to as tournament mobility. This serves in… … Wikipedia
contest — vb 1 *compete, contend Analogous words: struggle, strive, endeavor (see ATTEMPT): fight, battle (see CONTEND) 2 *resist, withstand, oppose, fight, combat, conflict, antagonize contest n Contest, conflict, combat, fight, affray, fray … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Individual events (speech) — Individual events is a type of speech competition characterized by individuals competing in a variety of different events. These events span the areas of public speaking, acting, reading and interpretation. Sometimes confused with competitive… … Wikipedia
Contest logging software — Main article on the sport of Amateur Radio Contesting The use of a computer to log contacts has become an integral part of radio contesting. Contest logging software refers to specialized computer software programs designed for use by competitors … Wikipedia
Contest Show — The Contest Show with Jeff Pat was a call in radio game show hosted by Jeff Zukauckas and Pat Butler. The Contest Show was usually heard Saturdays on Newsradio WTAM 1100 in Cleveland, Ohio. The program s time slot and duration varied week to week … Wikipedia
Contest (ship) — The Contest was an Australian sloop wrecked in 1807. The Contest was a sloop of some 44 tons, owned by Kable Co and registered on 20 July 1804. On 28 February 1807 she was sailing for Newcastle but the wind would not allow her to make the harbour … Wikipedia
individual medley — noun : a swimming race in which each competitor swims one third of the total course with the backstroke, one third with the breaststroke, and one third freestyle * * * Swimming. a race in which the total distance is either divided into three… … Useful english dictionary
News Writing (UIL contest) — News Writing is one of several academic events sanctioned by the University Interscholastic League, and one of four in the Journalism category. News Writing is designed to test students ability to read critically, to digest and prioritize… … Wikipedia
The Contest — This article is about the Seinfeld episode. For the Australian game show, see The Con Test. The Contest Seinfeld episode Episode no. Season 4 Episode 11 Directed by To … Wikipedia
NBA All-Star Weekend Slam Dunk Contest — The Slam Dunk Contest is an annual National Basketball Association (NBA) competition held during the NBA All Star Weekend. The contest was inaugurated by the American Basketball Association (ABA) at its All Star Game in 1976 in Denver, the same… … Wikipedia