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English to English noun
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the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness |  | Example: reading disability
hearing impairment
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advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning | | source: wordnet30
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something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress | | source: wordnet30
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An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race to the competitor possessing inferior advantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing superior advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success; as, the handicap was five seconds, or ten pounds, and the like. | | source: webster1913 verb
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injure permanently | | Example: He was disabled in a car accident
source: wordnet30
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attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant | | source: wordnet30
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put at a disadvantage | | Example: The brace I have to wear is hindering my movements
source: wordnet30
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To encumber with a handicap in any contest; hence, in general, to place at disadvantage; as, the candidate was heavily handicapped. | | source: webster1913
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