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CHALLENGE is a demanding task or situation that tests abilities, or a call to engage in a contest, competition, or difficult undertaking.
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A CHALLENGE represents a task, situation, or circumstance that tests one's abilities, resources, or determination. It can be an obstacle requiring effort to overcome, an invitation to compete, or a questioning of established ideas or authority. Challenges drive growth, innovation, and achievement across all areas of human endeavor. They can be physical, mental, emotional, or social, ranging from personal goals to global issues. The concept embraces both difficulties to overcome and opportunities for advancement.Types of challenges:
The word challenge comes from Old French chalenge "calumny, slander, dispute," from Latin calumnia "trickery, false accusation," from calvi "to deceive." The meaning evolved significantly: in the 13th century, it meant "accusation." By the 14th century, it included "calling to fight." The modern sense of "difficult task" emerged in the 16th century. The positive connotation of growth opportunity developed in the 20th century. The verb form preceded the noun in English, appearing in the 13th century.
•The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge raised over $220 million for research in 2014
•Chess has more possible game variations than atoms in the observable universe
•The "growth mindset" theory shows that viewing difficulties as challenges improves performance
•Social media challenges have become a powerful tool for viral marketing and awareness campaigns
"She accepted the challenge of climbing Mount Everest despite having no prior mountaineering experience."
"The startup faced the challenge of competing against established tech giants."
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Total base points: 15 (Scrabble)
Vowels: 3 | Consonants: 6
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