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competition

The correct spelling is competition.

How to pronounce competition

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/
noun

IPA: /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/

Say it like: Com-pet-ish-on

The correct spelling is competition. The action of competing. For example: "The competition for this job is strong."

Usage Examples

The competition for this job is strong.

The newspaper is featuring a competition to win a car.

The new stain remover was ten times more effective than the competition.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The action of competing.
  2. 2.A contest for a prize or award.
  3. 3.The competitors in such a contest.

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