Meaning of CHAMPIONSHIP

Pronunciation:			'champeeun`ship
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  the act of providing approval and support; "his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives" [n]  the status of being a champion; "he held the title for two years"
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	Synonyms:		backing, patronage, title
	See Also:		approval, approving, blessing, high status, triple crown
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
	Definition:		\Cham"pi*on*ship\, n. State of being champion; leadership; supremacy.
Thesaurus Terms
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