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Meaning of competition
The primary meaning of the word "competition" is the act of competing with others for the same goal or objective.
Etymology of competition
The word "competition" comes from the Latin "competitio", which is derived from "competere", meaning "to strive together" or "to come together"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of competing with others
Synonyms
rivalry
contest
tournament
match
game
race
challenge
opponent
adversary
enemy
foe
challenger
contender
opponent
rival
emulator
competitor
emulation
vying
striving
struggling
battling
fighting
sparring
clashing
conflicting
disputing
arguing
debating
emulation
imitation
mimicry
copying
reproduction
replication
duplication
repetition
Definitions
- The activity or condition of competing, especially in a commercial or sporting context
- * A person or organization competing with others, especially in a commercial or sporting context
- * A contest or tournament, especially one held regularly
Usage Examples
- The company faces stiff competition from its rivals in the market
- * The athletes trained hard to prepare for the competition
- * The competition for jobs in the industry is fierce