handicapping
han-di-cap-ping
verb
The act of assigning a disadvantage to a competitor to equalise chances.
"They are handicapping the favourite horse."
noun
The system or practice of assigning disadvantages to create fair competition.
"Effective handicapping is crucial in horse racing."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: hindrance, balk, baulk, handicap, deterrent, check, hinderance, impediment, disablement, impairment, disability, hamper