word
Competition
Kah-mpuh-TIH-shuhn
/ˌkɑːmpʌˈtɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
competition
Dictionary meaning
The act of competing as for profit or a prize.
Examples
- Business competition can be fiendish at times.
Synonyms: contention, rivalry
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