contest contest /kənˈtɛst/

noun

1. () An occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants  ( competition , contest )
   an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
     The athletes trained rigorously for the upcoming competition.
   The athletes trained rigorously for the upcoming competition.
   
2. () A struggle between rivals  ( contest )
   a struggle between rivals
   

verb

1. () To make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation  ( repugn , contend , contest )
   to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
    They contested the outcome of the race
   They contested the outcome of the race