The phrase "contest means" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when defining or explaining the meaning of the word "contest."
Example: "In this context, contest means a competition where individuals or teams compete against each other."
Alternatives: "competition refers to" or "challenge signifies".
"I know," she said humbly, "but the contest means so much to me.
It also seems to ignore the fact that turning modding into a popularity contest means the promotion of group-think.
This contest means a sensible balancing between the benefits of uniformly thriving grass or continued leafy shade.
Still, they are closely watching what this summer's presidential contest means for the peso and, in turn, Texas' symbiotic business ties to Mexico.
Taking part in the early rounds of a contest means expensive travel, small crowds and almost no chance of eventual victory.
The decision to stage the mayoral selection vote at the same time as the Labour leadership contest means that the result of the two-horse race between Livingstone and Oona King, the former MP for Bethnal Green and Bow, will be announced before the new Labour party leader is confirmed this Saturday.
And that, I decided, was what this survivor contest meant to me.
What the popularity of the contest meant was that some of the best puns were submitted by multiple readers.
The public has been asked to vote for one of six finalists in a contest meant to encourage new thinking about the 11,000 pay phone sites in New York.
E-mail address GO SIGN UP Share Tweet What the popularity of the contest meant was that some of the best puns were submitted by multiple readers.
In the dozen previous debates Romney and Gingrich have circled each other wearily, but Gingrich's slender poll ratings earlier in the contest meant Romney wasted little energy in attacking him.
