challenge meaning and definition

CHALLENGE noun

Definition of challenge (noun)

1. a demanding or stimulating situation
   • "they reacted irrationally to the challenge of Russian power"
2. a call to engage in a contest or fight
3. questioning a statement and demanding an explanation
   • "his challenge of the assumption that Japan is still our enemy"
4. a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror
5. a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

CHALLENGE verb

Definition of challenge (verb)

1. take exception to
   • "She challenged his claims"
   • synonyms: dispute, gainsay
2. issue a challenge to
   • "Fischer challenged Spassky to a match"
3. ask for identification
   • "The illegal immigrant was challenged by the border guard"
4. raise a formal objection in a court of law
   • synonyms: take exception