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Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- competition
1, record 1, English, competition
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act or action of seeking to gain what another is seeking to gain at the same time and usually under or as if under fair or equitable rules and circumstances. 2, record 1, English, - competition
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She was in competition with five other dancers. 3, record 1, English, - competition
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From football fields to aquatic centers and stadiums, sports venues have become integral with the spirit of competition, the history of sports and the excitement of the fans. 4, record 1, English, - competition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compétition
1, record 1, French, comp%C3%A9tition
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de prendre part à un championnat, à une coupe, à un tournoi, à une rencontre sportive; émulation ou concurrence entre participants à une rencontre sportive qui pousse chaque compétiteur ou compétitrice à tenter de triompher tout en respectant les règles de la discipline, du moins en apparence. 2, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compétition : un mélioratif : «recherche simultanée d'un même avantage», spécialement dans le domaine du sport. 3, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
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Faire de la compétition automobile. Abandonner la compétition. 4, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
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«La compétition sportive est basée sur l'émulation». (G. Hébert) «C'est dans le sport que l'essence de la compétition apparaît le mieux et c'est probablement en lui qu'elle s'est formée et développée». (Bouet). [Cité dans Le Robert des sports, 1982, page 91.] 2, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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