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narrow contest

/ˈnær.oʊ kənˈtɛst/ · nar·row con·test
noun
  1. A competition in which the outcome is uncertain until the end, often decided by a small margin. The presidential election was a narrow contest between two strong candidates.
  2. A situation in which the difference between the options is small, making the decision difficult. Choosing between two similar job offers was a narrow contest for me.
Did you know? The term 'narrow contest' is often used in sports, politics, and business to describe a situation where the outcome is uncertain until the end, making it exciting and suspenseful.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 2 lookups Added Aug 7, 2026