1. to assign a handicap to (a person or horse) in a race or competition to equalize chances of winning
Usage: common in horse racing and golf
2. to put at a disadvantage; to hinder or impede

1. the act or process of assigning handicaps or determining odds in a race or competition
Usage: common in horse racing and sports betting

Examples

• The golf course is handicapping players based on their skill levels.
• Poor health was handicapping her ability to work full-time.
• The horse racing official is handicapping the thoroughbreds for tomorrow's race.
• Lack of funding is handicapping the research team's progress.
• Professional handicapping services help bettors predict race outcomes.
• The new regulations are handicapping small businesses unfairly.