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Definition competing in British English

competing adjective

adjective
/kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/
1

competing arguments, claims, theories etc cannot all be true or cannot all be dealt with in an equal way

Example

We have to choose between the competing priorities of industry, health, and education.

Synonyms and related words
abstract central theoretical
2

competing teams or organizations are all trying to win a competition

Example

Four of the competing nations are from South America.

Synonyms and related words
against by a neck clear
Definition competing in British English