Medalled: meaning, definitions and examples
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medalled
[ ˈmɛd.əld ]
competition achievement
The term 'medalled' refers to the act of winning a medal in a competitive context, often in sports or contests. It describes an achievement where an individual or a team has been recognized for their performance by being awarded a medal. Medals are typically awarded in various categories, such as gold, silver, and bronze, depending on the level of performance. This term is commonly used in discussions about athletic events, particularly in the context of the Olympics or other significant sporting competitions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She medalled at the Olympics last summer.
- He has medalled in several national championships.
- They medalled in the 4x100 meter relay.
Translations
Translations of the word "medalled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 medalhado
🇮🇳 पदक विजेता
🇩🇪 medailliert
🇮🇩 bermedali
🇺🇦 медалевий
🇵🇱 medalista
🇯🇵 メダルを獲得した
🇫🇷 médaillé
🇪🇸 medallista
🇹🇷 madalyalı
🇰🇷 메달을 딴
🇸🇦 المتوج بالميدالية
🇨🇿 medailovaný
🇸🇰 medailista
🇨🇳 获得奖牌的
🇸🇮 medaliran
🇮🇸 silfurverðlaunaður
🇰🇿 медаль алған
🇬🇪 მედალოსანი
🇦🇿 mükafatlandırılmış
🇲🇽 medallista
Etymology
The word 'medal' comes from the Latin word 'medalia', meaning a reward or a piece of metal. The use of medals to signify achievements dates back to ancient times when they were used to commemorate important events or honor distinguished individuals. The practice of awarding medals became more formalized in the 17th century, particularly in Europe, where they were given for military valor, artistic accomplishments, and, later, sports achievements. By the 19th century, the concept of competing for medals in organized sports became widespread, leading to the modern usage of 'medalled' as a verb referring to the act of winning such awards in competitive events.