competition 2023.03.13 Meaning of competition in English Noun US /ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/ UK /ˌkɒmpɪˈtɪʃᵊn/ 1. trying to win or be best He is in competition with some others for the position of the president. 2. a contest or game that people try to win; a test of who is best a golf competition