DOPING Definition & Meaning

View synonyms for

doping

[ doh-ping ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

an act or instance of giving a drug to an athlete or horse, so as to affect performance in a race or other competition.
Electronics. a method of adding a dopant to a pure semiconductor to change its electrical properties.

Discover More

�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of doping¹

First recorded in 1950–55; dope + -ing ¹

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Poland's Swiatek recently spoke out about the emotional toll she has faced in recent months, having served a one-month ban for a doping offence and not wanting to "step on the court".

From

Swiatek recently spoke out about the emotional toil she has faced in recent months, having served a one-month ban for a doping offence and not wanting to "step on the court".

From

The doping suspension was lifted in March 2023, but the nation remained banned because of the war in Ukraine.

From

At World Athletics, Coe had taken a tougher stance than the IOC on Russian doping and gender eligibility, and introduced the idea of cash for gold medals at Paris 2024, a move that antagonised Bach.

From

As head of World Athletics, he has taken a tougher stance than the IOC with Russia over both doping and the invasion of Ukraine.

From

Browse