competition

Definitions

1. noun

   The act of trying to win or get something that others also want.

   Examples

   • There is strong competition for the scholarship.
   • Fierce competition drove prices down.
2. noun

   A contest in which people try to win a prize.

   Examples

   • She entered the baking competition last year.
   • He won first place in the science competition.
3. noun

   The people or companies you compete against.

   Examples

   • The new cleaner works ten times better than the competition.
   • Our shop keeps its prices low to beat the competition.