handicap
Pronunciation: [ˈhændɪkæp]
Context: “sports”
(noun) a way to give someone with less ability a better chance to win in a game or race. It's like giving a little help to someone who needs it, so they have a fair chance to compete.
Example
In the golf tournament, players with higher scores received a handicap to make the game fair for everyone.
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Without a handicap, the strongest players would always win and the games would not be exciting.
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How do you determine the handicap for each player?
Context: “disability”
(noun) a condition that makes it harder for someone to do certain things. This could be something physical or mental that affects how a person lives their life.
Example
She works very hard and never lets her handicap stop her from achieving her goals.
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His handicap sometimes makes it difficult for him to join in on activities with his friends.
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What challenges does a handicap create for those who have one?
Context: “sports”
(verb) to make the competition fairer by giving someone extra help or points. This helps level the playing field so everyone has a better chance to win.
Example
The team decided to handicap the stronger players to keep the game fun for everyone.
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It's unfair to not handicap the players; it makes it too easy for the champions to win.
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How do you handicap the competitors in this race?