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Definition competition in British English

competition noun

noun
/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the activities of companies that are trying to be more successful than others

Example

Competition has intensified in recent months.

Example

They were faced with fierce competition.

Example

intense competition between the financial institutions

Example

Competition from cheaper imports is making life tough for manufacturers.

Synonyms and related words
account after hours asset
1.1

the activities of people who are trying to get something that other people also want

Example

The competition for jobs is fiercer than ever.

Example

It's normal for there to be competition between brothers and sisters.

Synonyms and related words
arms race competition contest
1.2

the efforts of people who are trying to win prizes

Example

Competition for the title will be fierce.

Synonyms and related words
arms race competition contest
2

an organized event in which people try to win prizes by being better than other people

Example

He'd entered a competition in the local newspaper.

Example

They should have a good chance of winning the competition.

Example

a competition to find a name for the new project

Synonyms and related words
a night out black tie blind date
3

the person, company, or thing that someone is competing with: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

Let's look at what the competition is doing and do it better.

Synonyms and related words
a good/bad loser all-comers a sore loser
Definition competition in British English