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brief competition
[/brif kəmˌpɛtɪʃən/]
noun
pl: brief competitions
competição breve
1.
A short-duration competitive event or contest lasting a limited period of time
The brief competition lasted only 30 minutes and determined the winner quickly.
A competição breve durou apenas 30 minutos e determinou o vencedor rapidamente.
2.
A condensed version of a larger competition or tournament held over a shorter timeframe
They organized a brief competition between departments instead of the full annual tournament.
Eles organizaram uma competição breve entre departamentos em vez do torneio anual completo.
Synonyms
short competition
quick contest
abbreviated match
rapid tournament
Antonyms
lengthy competition
prolonged contest
extended tournament
long-term competition
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
competição breve / disputa rápida
Commonly used in sports and academic contexts
Portugal
competição breve / concurso breve
Formal usage in official competitions
Related Idioms & Phrases
race against the clock
sprint competition
quick-fire contest
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