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They will come to learn in the end, at their own expense, that it is better to endure competition for rich customers than to be invested with monopoly over impoverished customers.
Frederic Bastiat

Meaning of "competition" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COMPETITION

competition  [ˌkɒmpɪˈtɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COMPETITION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Competition is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COMPETITION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

competition

Competition

Competition in biology, ecology, and sociology, is a contest between organisms, animals, individuals, groups, etc., for territory, a niche, or a location of resources, for resources and goods, mates, for prestige, recognition, awards, or group or social status, for leadership. Competition is the opposite of cooperation. It arises whenever at least two parties strive for a goal which cannot be shared or which is desired individually but not in sharing and cooperation. Competition occurs naturally between living organisms which co-exist in the same environment. For example, animals compete over water supplies, food, mates, and other biological resources. Humans compete usually for food and mates, though when these needs are met deep rivalries often arise over the pursuit of wealth, prestige, and fame. Competition is also a major tenet of market economies and business is often associated with competition as most companies are in competition with at least one other firm over the same group of customers, and also competition inside a company is usually stimulated for meeting and reaching higher quality of services or products that the company produce or develop.

Definition of competition in the English dictionary

The first definition of competition in the dictionary is the act of competing; rivalry. Other definition of competition is a contest in which a winner is selected from among two or more entrants. Competition is also a series of games, sports events, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COMPETITION


aesthetician
ˌiːsθɪˈtɪʃən
beautician
bjuːˈtɪʃən
cosmetician
ˌkɒzmɪˈtɪʃən
dentition
dɛnˈtɪʃən
dietician
ˌdaɪɪˈtɪʃən
dietitian
ˌdaɪɪˈtɪʃən
esthetician
ˌiːsθɪˈtɪʃən
geopolitician
ˌdʒiːəʊˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃən
magnetician
ˌmæɡnɪˈtɪʃən
mathematician
ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃən
noncompetition
ˌnɒnˌkɒmpɪˈtɪʃən
nonpolitician
ˌnɒnˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃən
optician
ɒpˈtɪʃən
partition
pɑːˈtɪʃən
petition
pɪˈtɪʃən
phonetician
ˌfəʊnɪˈtɪʃən
politician
ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃən
repetition
ˌrɛpɪˈtɪʃən
theoretician
ˌθɪərɪˈtɪʃən
Titian
ˈtɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COMPETITION

compensatory finance
comper
compere
compesce
compete
competence
competencies
competency
competent
competently
competing
competition car
competitive
competitive advantage
competitive bidding
competitive edge
competitive exclusion
competitively
competitiveness
competitor

WORDS THAT END LIKE COMPETITION

accreditation
acquisition
addition
audition
composition
condition
definition
disposition
edition
exhibition
expedition
in a position
in addition
in mint condition
limited edition
nutrition
opposition
position
recognition
tradition
transition

Synonyms and antonyms of competition in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «COMPETITION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «competition» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of competition

Translation of «competition» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COMPETITION

Find out the translation of competition to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of competition from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «competition» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

竞争
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

competencia
570 millions of speakers

English

competition
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रतियोगिता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُنَافَسَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

соревнование
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

competição
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রতিযোগিতা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

concours
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Persaingan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wettbewerb
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

競争
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

경쟁
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kompetisi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự cạnh tranh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போட்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पर्धा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yarışma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gara
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

konkurencja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

конкуренція
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

competiție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανταγωνισμός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kompetisie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tävling
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

konkurranse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of competition

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPETITION»

The term «competition» is very widely used and occupies the 3.526 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPETITION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «competition» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «competition» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about competition

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10 QUOTES WITH «COMPETITION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word competition.
1
Alan Arkin
I had a hard time treating my field as if it's horse racing, putting actors in competition against each other. I see how the industry and the studios feel it's important, but I don't really have a feeling for being in competition. I want to feel sympathetic and close to others, not opposed to them.
2
Frederic Bastiat
They will come to learn in the end, at their own expense, that it is better to endure competition for rich customers than to be invested with monopoly over impoverished customers.
3
Trishelle Cannatella
Because I just like sports, I like athletics and I like competition.
4
Russ Carnahan
After the Great Depression and after public urging, a nationwide public competition was held to determine a design for a memorial that would honor President Thomas Jefferson's bold vision for westward expansion for America.
5
Fidel Castro
I find capitalism repugnant. It is filthy, it is gross, it is alienating... because it causes war, hypocrisy and competition.
6
John Bates Clark
The limit is not as narrow as it might be. I do not claim for this action, as it now goes on, an ideal degree of efficiency. What I do claim is that this type of competition already reveals its nature and its ultimate power to hold seeming monopolies in check.
7
Chris Diamantopoulos
I'm what you call a good, old-fashioned working actor who has had delusions of grandeur for my entire career and has known what I want to do, but there's a lot going on out there. There are a lot fewer films being made, and there's a lot of competition.
8
Thomas E. Donilon
The U.S.-China relationship, of course, has elements of both cooperation and competition.
9
Giles Duley
For most Olympic athletes, their training is their hardest challenge and where they push themselves to the limit. For Paralympians, training and competition is an escape from the hardships and struggles of their everyday life. That is the difference.
10
Suzanne Farrell
I loved tests because it was another form of competing, a healthy competition.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMPETITION»

Discover the use of competition in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to competition and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
No Contest: The Case Against Competition
Contrary to accepted wisdom, competition is not basic to human nature; it poisons our relationships and holds us back from doing our best. In this new edition, Alfie Kohn argues that the race to win turns all of us into losers.
Alfie Kohn, 1992
2
Competition and Entrepreneurship
This book offers a new appraisal of quality competition, of selling effort, and of the fundamental weakness of contemporary welfare economics.
Israel M. Kirzner, 1978
3
Competition
Behaviour.
P.A. Keddy, 2001
4
Competition: The Birth of a New Science
" Drawing in part on the pioneering work of mathematicians such as John von Neumann, John Nash (of A Beautiful Mind fame), and Robert Axelrod, Case explores the common game-theoretical strands that tie these seemingly unrelated fields ...
James Case, 2008
5
On Competition
This collection captures Porter's unique ability to bridge theory and practice. Each of the articles has not only shaped thinking, but also redefined the work of practitioners in its respective field.
Michael Porter, 2013
6
Competition Demystified: A Radically Simplified Approach to ...
Bruce Greenwald, one of the nation?s leading business professors, presents a new and simplified approach to strategy that cuts through much of the fog that has surrounded the subject.
Bruce C. Greenwald, Judd Kahn, 2005
7
Competition: Deal with it from Start to Finish
Discusses what competition is, how to deal with it in a healthy way, and what to do when competition takes a nasty turn.
Mireille Messier, 2004
8
Competition Policy: Theory and Practice
The first book offering a systematic treatment of the economics of antitrust or competition policy.
Massimo Motta, 2004
9
Competition in Global Industries
Essays discuss technology, manufacturing, marketing, finance, capital, government policies, coalitions, competition, and leadership in the global marketplace, and look at specific cases.
Michael E. Porter, 1986
10
EU Competition Enforcement and Human Rights
Academics and practitioners active in the field of competition law, EU law and human rights will certainly find much of interest in this book. Volker Soyez, European Competition Law Review This book is well structured and well written. . .
A. Andreangeli, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMPETITION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term competition is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Uber offering welcome competition to taxi industry, WA Police …
The ridesharing service Uber is providing welcome competition to the taxi industry and is being embraced by the community, Western ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
2
Perth stargazers submit Noongar name to celestial competition
It might be nearly 38 light years away, but a distant planet could soon be given a distinctly West Australian name, if local skywatchers get their ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
3
The Opening: Quarterbacks step up during Elite 11 competition
He is a finalist in the Elite 11 quarterback competition, which is showcased at The Opening, Nike's ultimate showcase/combine for top high ... «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
4
Balgowlah Butchers wins top sausage competition
The competition starts with regional heats within the states, then state finals, with those winners competing in the national final which will be ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
5
The Competition: Tight Ends
The top competition at tight end is for a starting job. Gillmore seems to have the edge going into training camp, but Williams will challenge him ... «BaltimoreRavens.com, Jul 15»
6
Beijing Hosts 'Space Out' Competition
Contestants had to sit still — oblivious to distraction — for two hours. Judges monitored movement, composure and heart rate. Only things like ... «NPR, Jul 15»
7
Police Officers, Firefighters Gather for Friendly Competition
The nine-day competition, which ended Sunday, included 61 events. Like the athletes, they were an eclectic mix, ranging from America's ... «Voice of America, Jul 15»
8
Disney CEO Bob Iger Dismisses Comic Book Movie Competition
Disney CEO Bob Iger isn't sweating the onslaught of movies featuring costumed superheroes even if it means there's more competition than ... «Variety, Jul 15»
9
Palmerston North girl awarded prize in Japanese competition
The competition is run by Public Interest Foundation for Promoting Children's Education, based in Japan. It has been held for the past six years. «Manawatu Standard, Jul 15»
10
Mason County business plan competition offers $50K prize
Launched in 2015, the Momentum Business Plan Competition will award one business entrepreneur a prize of $50,000 to start or move an ... «WZZM, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Competition [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/competition>. May 2024 ».
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