Competition
/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
Definitions
The activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
The act of competing; rivalry.
The competition for the job was fierce.
💡 Simply: Imagine a race. Everyone's trying to win! That's competition. It's when people or things try to be the best.
👶 For kids: When people or things try to beat each other.
More Examples
She won the singing competition.
How It's Used
"The company faces stiff competition in the market."
"The athletes showed great skill and determination in the competition."
Idioms & expressions
cut-throat competition
Extremely fierce and ruthless competition.
"The tech industry is known for its cut-throat competition."
From Latin *concurrere, meaning "to run together". It evolved through Old French and Middle English, reflecting the idea of striving together for something.
The word's usage has remained relatively consistent, always emphasizing the aspect of striving for superiority.
Memory tip
Think 'compete' - to try to be better than others.