competition

noun

UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	competition
plural	competitions

1
uncountable the activities of companies that are trying to be more successful than others
Competition has intensified in recent months.
fierce/stiff competition:
They were faced with fierce competition.
competition between/among/amongst:
intense competition between the financial institutions
competition from:
Competition from cheaper imports is making life tough for manufacturers.
Synonyms and related words
To do business and relating to doing business
account
after hours
asset
1. 1a
  the activities of people who are trying to get something that other people also want
  competition for:
  The competition for jobs is fiercer than ever.
  competition between/among/amongst:
  It’s normal for there to be competition between brothers and sisters.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for competitions
  arms race
  competition
  contest
2. 1b
  the efforts of people who are trying to win prizes
  competition for:
  Competition for the title will be fierce.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for competitions
  arms race
  competition
  contest
2
countable an organized event in which people try to win prizes by being better than other people
enter a competition:
He’d entered a competition in the local newspaper.
win/lose a competition:
They should have a good chance of winning the competition.
competition to do something:
a competition to find a name for the new project
Synonyms and related words
General social events and social activity
a night out
black tie
blind date
3

the competition
the person, company, or thing that someone is competing with: can be followed by a singular or plural verb
Let’s look at what the competition is doing and do it better.
Synonyms and related words
Participants in games and competitions
a good/bad loser
all-comers
a sore loser

phrases

in competition with

no competition

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