handicapping

noun

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning

the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

verb

put at a disadvantage

attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant

injure permanently

Roots

caputcap- · Latin · head

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Where does handicapping come from?

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