handicapping

(eg. butterfly, freedom, fire )

handicapping /ˈhæn di ˌkæ pɪŋ/ ?

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(n) the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
(n) advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
(n) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
(v) injure permanently
(v) attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
(v) put at a disadvantage

The latest handicapping: Katie Couric A network source tells PTI the Today Show co-anchor has been approached about the job.
A wedding-season guide for handicapping the newlyweds.
Further handicapping proceedings is intense time pressure.

"At the opening, [NSW] over-racing compared to Victoria and Queensland, was mentioned but that was the only time it came up," Nicholson said at Rosehill on Saturday. "It [the meeting] quickly moved to programming and handicapping and never...
on Jan 18, 2009 By: John Henry Nicholson Source: Sydney Morning Herald
"The back is OK," Federer said as he geared up to open his campaign at the second Masters 1000 tournament of the season here. "I still wish it was better, but it's not really handicapping me even when I'm playing."
on Mar 25, 2009 By: Roger Federer Source: AFP
"You never want to go on the DL. I was handicapping the team because I couldn't play," Helton said. "In the big picture, this could be the best thing."
on Jul 8, 2010 By: Todd Helton Source: Denver Post