balancedcontest
nounUK /ˈbælənst ˈkɒntɛst/
US /ˈbælənst ˈkɑːntɛst/
A balanced contest is a game or competition where both sides have a fair chance to win.
The chess match was a balanced contest, and neither player had an easy advantage.
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2. A competition in which the rules and conditions are designed to treat all participants equally.
The organizers promised a balanced contest by giving every team the same equipment.
3. A situation where opposing sides have similar strength or skill.
Fans enjoyed the balanced contest between the two top-ranked teams.
4. An event judged with equal attention to all sides or criteria.
The baking show was a balanced contest, with judges scoring taste and appearance equally.