What does Athletics mean?

Definitions for Athletics
æθˈlɛt ɪksath·let·ics

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Athletics.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. sport, athleticsnoun

    an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

  2. athletic contest, athletic competition, athleticsnoun

    a contest between athletes

  3. athleticsnoun

    participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity

Wiktionary

  1. athleticsnoun

    Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.

  2. athleticsnoun

    A group of sporting activities which includes track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.

  3. Athleticsnoun

    The team The Oakland Athletics, previously Kansas City Athletics and Philadelphia Athletics.

  4. Athleticsnoun

    Nickname for many athletic teams whose full name includes "Athletics".

ChatGPT

  1. athletics

    Athletics is a term used to describe a collection of sports or physical activities that involves competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking. They are usually categorized as track and field events, road running, cross country running, and race walking. Athletics, as a sport, is often associated with the Olympics and international sporting events, involving strength, speed, endurance, and agility. It includes both individual and team participation often with a focus on improving physical abilities and promoting physical fitness.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Athleticsnoun

    the art of training by athletic exercises; the games and sports of athletes

Editors Contribution

  1. athletics

    A variety of sports.

    Athletics includes a variety of sports.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 7, 2020  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Athletics in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Athletics in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of Athletics in a Sentence

  1. The IAAF Council:

    IAAF Council was today informed that written confirmation had been received yesterday from ARAF (All Russia Athletics Federation) accepting their full suspension without requesting a hearing as was their constitutional right, aRAF confirmed they understood that Council would only accept their reinstatement as an IAAF member following the recommendation of the IAAF inspection team who will decide if the verification criteria have been fulfilled. ARAF confirmed they will cooperate fully and actively with the team.

  2. Yuri Ganus:

    Enough with appearances. Over the last four years we have presented our athletics as being in a great state, we have serious grounds to say that the federation in its current condition cannot be reinstated.

  3. Kevin Stitt:

    This bill, the Save Women's Sports Act, to us in Oklahoma is just common sense, when it comes to sports and athletics, girls should compete against girls. Boys should compete against boys. And let's be very clear: That's all this bill says.

  4. Yoshiro Mori:

    If the IOC and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) support it how can our organizing committee tell them no.

  5. Sebastian Coe:

    Given the cloud that hangs over our association this is clearly not the time for the global athletics family to be gathering in celebration.

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