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athletics
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
athletics
(noun)
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athletics
/æθ
ˈ
lɛtɪks/
noun
athletics
/æθ
ˈ
lɛtɪks/
noun
Learner's definition of ATHLETICS
1
[
plural
]
US
:
sports, games, and exercises that require strength and skill
:
athletic activities
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Athletics
is plural in form but is used with both plural and singular verbs.
College
athletics
attract students from a variety of backgrounds.
The coach believes high school
athletics
is in need of reform.
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British
:
track and field
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