1. the status of being a champion (Freq. 2) - he held the title for two years • Syn: title • Hypernyms: high status • Hyponyms: triple crown 2. a competition at which a champion is chosen • Hypernyms: contest, competition 3. the act of providing approval and support - his vigorous backing of the conservatives got him in trouble with progressives • Syn: backing, backup, patronage • Derivationally related forms: back up (for: backup), back (for: backing) • Hypernyms: blessing, approval, approving
