competition

Meanings

• noun

  A contest or rivalry between individuals, teams, or organizations, in order to win a prize or achieve superiority.

  - "The competition for the best student was fierce."
  - "The sports competition brought out the best in everyone."
  - "The competition for the job position was intense."

• verb

  The act of competing or striving to be better or to win.

  - "The athletes will be competing in the marathon."
  - "The companies are constantly competing to offer the best deals."
  - "I enjoy competing against myself to improve my skills."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

cooperation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with competition
companion , opposition , prestigation , vision

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Variants

List of all variants of competition that leads to same result
competition , competitions , in competition with , the competition

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Forms

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competitors, competitively, competitiveness

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Etymology

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From Old French competicion, from competir, to compete, from com- 'together' + petire 'to ask, seek'

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Trivia

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1. The first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896.

2. The term competition comes from the Latin word 'competere', meaning 'to come together'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sports: Competition is a fundamental aspect of sports, where athletes or teams compete against each other to win.

2. Business: In business, competition refers to the rivalry between companies to offer better products or services to customers.

3. Education: Competition can also be found in educational settings, such as academic competitions and debates.

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Culture

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Competition has been a part of human society for centuries, from ancient Olympic Games to modern-day sports and business. It can bring out the best in people and foster a sense of achievement and improvement.

How to Memorize "competition"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a race where two athletes are competing to reach the finish line first.
   - Visualize a group of students working together in a competition to solve a complex problem.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word competition with the image of a trophy or a medal.
   - Think of the word competition as a synonym for challenge or contest.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Pounce On Mice' to remember the definition of competition as a contest between cats and mice.
   - Create a sentence using the word competition to help remember its meaning.

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