A challenge is something that puts you to the test — like running your first marathon or reading war and peace.

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A call to engage in a contest, fight, or competition:

The meaning of challenge is to dispute especially as being unjust, invalid, or outmoded :

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While some senators expressed optimism about reaching a time agreement, any single objection could stall final passage.

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(the situation of being faced with) something that needs great mental or physical effort in.

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A call or summons to engage in any contest, as of skill, strength, etc.

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A challenge is something new and difficult which requires great effort and determination.

I like a big challenge and they don't come much bigger than this.

The new government's first challenge.