competition
/ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: competitions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The action of competing.
Noun
Examples
The competition for this job is strong.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A contest for a prize or award.
Noun
Examples
The newspaper is featuring a competition to win a car.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “competition” mean?
The action of competing.
Is “competition” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.