Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
There's been some fierce competition for the title. [+ for]
Young painters enjoyed the support and stimulating competition of peers.
Synonyms: rivalry, opposition, struggle, contest More Synonyms of competition
2. singular noun
Thecompetition is the person or people you are competing with.
I have to change my approach, the competition is too good now.
3. uncountable noun [oft adjective NOUN]
Competition is an activity involving two or more firms, in which each firm tries to get people to buy its own goods in preference to the other firms' goods.
The deal would have reduced competition in the commuter-aircraft market.
The farmers have been seeking higher prices as better protection from foreign competition.
Clothing stores also face heavy competition from factory outlets. [+ from]
4. uncountable noun
The competition is the goods that a rival organization is selling.
The American aerospace industry has been challenged by some stiff competition.
5. variable noun
A competition is an event in which many people take part in order to find out who is best at a particular activity.
...a surfing competition.
The council has organised a series of events and competitions for school childrenin the area.
He will be banned from international competition for four years.
Synonyms: contest, event, championship, tournament More Synonyms of competition
More Synonyms of competition
competition in British English
(ˌkɒmpɪˈtɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act of competing; rivalry
2.
a contest in which a winner is selected from among two or more entrants
3.
a series of games, sports events, etc
4.
the opposition offered by a competitor or competitors
5.
a competitor or competitors offering opposition
6. ecology
the struggle between individuals of the same or different species for food, space, light, etc, when these are inadequate to supply the needs of all
competition in American English
(ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act of competing; rivalry
2.
a contest, or match
3.
official participation in organized sport
4.
opposition, or effective opposition, in a contest or match
5.
rivalry in business, as for customers or markets
6.
the person or persons against whom one competes
7. Ecology
the struggle among individual organisms for food, water, space, etc. when the available supply is limited
SYNONYMY NOTE: competition denotes a striving for the same object, position, prize, etc., usually in accordancewith certain fixed rules; , rivalry implies keen competition between opponents more or less evenly matched, and, unqualified,it often suggests unfriendliness or even hostility; , emulation implies endeavor to equal or surpass in achievement, character, etc. another, usuallyone greatly admired
Word origin
L competitio
COBUILD Collocations
competition
beat the competition
club competition
competition is tough
domestic competition
elite competition
encourage competition
European competition
face competition
fair competition
ferocious competition
fierce competition
foreign competition
phone-in competition
prestigious competition
promote competition
restrict competition
serious competition
stifle competition
unfair competition
Examples of 'competition' in a sentence
competition
The research also suggests that competition within a firm can be damaging.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They can also enter a competition to adopt a turtle.
The Sun (2013)
We are alive in different competitions but we know we need to improve.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Who forms the major competition and how good are they?
Harrison, John Finance for the Non-Financial Manager (1989)
There has been no competition for this deal.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We try and stay ahead of the competition.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We have two big competitions still and we will look to the future.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The gangs could soon face more competition.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Schools are another area of fierce competition.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
What rankles more than the creeping pop is the lack of time to take part in competitions.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But he has stiff competition from the other two finalists.
The Sun (2013)
Her results in international competitions were invariably below par.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There is no feature of the domestic competition that is getting in the way.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The firm said competition between providers would keep prices in check.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
There are also competitions and special offers from family brands.
The Sun (2015)
Sometimes there is a difference in competition or a different ecological opportunity.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
My track record in competition is good.
The Sun (2012)
They were stronger competition for food and also spread a pox that largely wiped out their red rival.
The Sun (2009)
When you progress to one step from the final of the best cup competition in the world you want to win it.
The Sun (2012)
For consumers, the fierce competition could drive down prices.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The opportunities will persist but the competitiveness of local, European competition seems set to increase.
Tom Cannon Basic Marketing. Principles and Practice (1986)
Quotations
A horse never runs so fast as when he has other horses to catch up and outpaceOvidThe Art of Love
In other languages
competition
British English: competition /ˌkɒmpɪˈtɪʃən/ NOUN
contentionCompetition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
There's been a lot of competition for the title.
American English: competition
Arabic: مُنَافَسَة
Brazilian Portuguese: competição
Chinese: 竞争
Croatian: natjecanje
Czech: soupeření
Danish: konkurrence
Dutch: competitie
European Spanish: competencia
Finnish: kilpailu
French: concours
German: Wettbewerb
Greek: ανταγωνισμός
Italian: gara
Japanese: 競争
Korean: 경쟁
Norwegian: konkurranse
Polish: konkurencja
European Portuguese: competição
Romanian: competiție
Russian: соревнование
Latin American Spanish: competencia
Swedish: tävling
Thai: การแข่งขัน
Turkish: yarışma
Ukrainian: конкуренція
Vietnamese: sự cạnh tranh
British English: competition NOUN
event A competition is an event in which many people take part in order to find out who is best at a particular activity.
...a surfing competition.
American English: competition
Brazilian Portuguese: competição
Chinese: 竞赛
European Spanish: competición
French: compétition
German: Wettbewerb
Italian: gara
Japanese: コンクール
Korean: 시합
European Portuguese: competição
Latin American Spanish: competición
All related terms of 'competition'
competition car
a car that has been modified to compete in racing
beauty competition
a competition in which the participants, usually women, are judged on their attractiveness, with a prize , and often a title, awarded to the winner
club competition
A competition is an event in which many people take part in order to find out who is best at a particular activity.
elite competition
A competition is an event in which many people take part in order to find out who is best at a particular activity.
face competition
Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
fair competition
Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
fierce competition
Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
stifle competition
Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
talent competition
a contest in which people compete by showcasing their talents , for example in singing , dancing , acrobatics , etc
unfair competition
Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
domestic competition
A competition is an event in which many people take part in order to find out who is best at a particular activity.
encourage competition
Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
European competition
A competition is an event in which many people take part in order to find out who is best at a particular activity.
ferocious competition
Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
foreign competition
Competition is an activity involving two or more firms , in which each firm tries to get people to buy its own goods in preference to the other firms' goods.
imperfect competition
the market situation that exists when one or more of the necessary conditions for perfect competition do not hold
knockout competition
used to describe a competition in which competitors are eliminated progressively
managed competition
competition between private and public-sector firms , such as health care providers, so public-sector firms are offered under a controlled process
perfect competition
a market situation in which there exists a homogeneous product, freedom of entry , and a large number of buyers and sellers none of whom individually can affect price
promote competition
Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
restrict competition
Competition is an activity involving two or more firms , in which each firm tries to get people to buy its own goods in preference to the other firms' goods.
serious competition
Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
beat the competition
The competition is the person or people you are competing with.
competition is tough
Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
monopolistic competition
the form of imperfect competition that exists when there are many producers or sellers of similar but differentiated goods or services
phone-in competition
A competition is an event in which many people take part in order to find out who is best at a particular activity.
prestigious competition
A competition is an event in which many people take part in order to find out who is best at a particular activity.
Chinese translation of 'competition'
competition
(kɔmpɪˈtɪʃən)
n
(u) (= rivalry) (for job, position, between companies) 竞(競)争(爭) (jìngzhēng)
(c) (= contest) 竞(競)赛(賽) (jìngsài) (项, xiàng)
in competition with与(與) ... 竞(競)争(爭) (yǔ ... jìngzhēng)
1 (noun)
Definition
the act of competing
There's been some fierce competition for the title.
Synonyms
rivalry
He had a lot of rivalry with his brother.
opposition
struggle
I broke my wrist in the struggle.
contest
a bitter contest over who should control the state's future
contention
They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them.
strife
The boardroom strife at the company is far from over.
emulation
one-upmanship (informal)
2 (noun)
Definition
people against whom one competes
In this business you have to stay one step ahead of the competition.
Synonyms
opposition
The team inflicted a crushing defeat on the opposition.
field
The two most experienced athletes led the field.
rivals
challengers
3 (noun)
Definition
an event in which people compete
He will be banned from international competitions for four years.
Synonyms
contest
Few contests in the recent history of British boxing have been as thrilling.
event
major sporting events
championship
tournament
Here is a player capable of winning a world tournament.
quiz
We'll have a quiz at the end of the show.
head-to-head
Quotation
A horse never runs so fast as when he has other horses to catch up and outpace [Ovid – The Art of Love]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of contention
Definition
disagreement or dispute
They generally tried to avoid subjects of contention between them.