English

competition

ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃ(ə)n, ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən, ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən, ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən
Meaning: competition; contest; rivalry
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən, ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən, ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

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Example sentences

There is fierce competition for the scholarship.
There is fierce competition for the scholarship.
The competition will be judged by a panel of experts.
The competition will be judged by a panel of experts.
The dance contest was a close competition between the two top-rated teams.
The dance contest was a close competition between the two top-rated teams.
The company managed to retain its lead in the market despite the competition.
The company managed to retain its lead in the market despite the competition.
She won first prize in the national science competition.
She won first prize in the national science competition.

Usage Notes

Refers to the activity of competing or an event where people compete. 'Fierce' or 'stiff' often describe intense competition.

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