Tournament /(?)/

Tour·na·ment

Tournament

n.
  1. A mock fight, or warlike game, formerly in great favor, in which a number of combatants were engaged, as an exhibition of their address and bravery; hence, figuratively, a real battle.
    With cruel tournament the squadrons join.
  2. Any contest of skill in which there are many contestents for championship; as, a chess tournament.