"competition" meaning in English

See competition in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ [UK], /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/ [US] Audio: en-us-competition.ogg [US] Forms: competition [singular], competitions [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Competition is a situation or event in which people or groups try to succeed over each other.
    Sense id: simple-competition-en-noun-dix57jFi
  2. The competition is the individual or group that is trying to succeed against you.
    Sense id: simple-competition-en-noun-CoI0g6y6
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