competition
US /ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
1.
the activity or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others
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There's fierce competition for jobs in the current market.
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The two companies are in direct competition with each other.
2.
an event or contest in which people compete
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She entered a singing competition.
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The swimming competition will be held next month.