competing

adjective
UK: /kəmˈpiː.tɪŋ/
US: /kəmˈpiː.t̬ɪŋ/

  1. Trying to win or be better than someone else.

    1. Several teams are competing for the prize.
    2. Many companies are competing to provide internet services in rural areas, increasing options.

  2. Involving rivalry or competition.

    1. She has competing demands on her time.
    2. The store manager balances competing priorities such as customer service and budget constraints.

Synonyms

challenging
competing verb

  1. Present participle of compete: to try to win something or be more successful than someone else.

    1. They are competing in the race.
    2. Our company is competing globally, seeking to expand its market share and influence.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "competing" in English means: Trying to win or be better than someone else., Involving rivalry or competition..

The phonetic transcription of "competing" is /kəmˈpiː.tɪŋ/ in British English and /kəmˈpiː.t̬ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "competing": challenging.

Example usage of "competing": "Several teams are competing for the prize.". More examples on the page.