beauty contest

competition

A "beauty contest" typically involves judging participants on various aspects of attractiveness and personality, often featuring elements beyond just physical appearance.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)A competition where participants, usually women, are judged on physical attractiveness, talent, and personality.

Example

She won the local beauty contest and went on to compete at the national level.
The beauty contest included rounds for evening wear, swimwear, and talent.

C1Business

(technical)A tender process where bidders are ranked based on specific criteria, which may be known or secret.

Example

The company decided to hold a beauty contest to select the best proposal for the new project.
In the beauty contest, each bidder was evaluated on various performance metrics.

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