com|pere /kɒ mpeə r / (comperes , compering , compered )
1 N‑COUNT A compere is the person who introduces the people taking part in a radio or television show or a live show. [BRIT ] in AM, use emcee 2 VERB The person who comperes a show introduces the people who take part in it. [BRIT ] □ [V n] Sarita Sagharwal compered the programme. □ [V ] They asked Paul to compere. in AM, use emcee
com|pete ◆◇◇ /kəmpiː t/ (competes , competing , competed )
1 VERB When one firm or country competes with another, it tries to get people to buy its own goods in preference to those of the other firm or country. You can also say that two firms or countries compete . □ [V + with ] Its products compete with own-label desserts in most supermarkets. □ [V + with ] The stores compete with each other for increased market shares. □ [V + for ] Banks and building societies are competing fiercely for business. □ [V ] The American economy, and its ability to compete abroad, was slowing down according to the report. [Also V ]
2 VERB If you compete with someone for something, you try to get it for yourself and stop the other person getting it. You can also say that two people compete for something. □ [V + with/for ] Kangaroos compete with sheep and cattle for sparse supplies of food and water. □ [V + with ] Schools should not compete with each other or attempt to poach pupils. □ [V + for ] More than 2300 candidates from 93 political parties are competing for 486 seats.
3 VERB If you compete in a contest or a game, you take part in it. □ [V prep] He will be competing in the London–Calais–London race. □ [V ] It is essential for all players who wish to compete that they earn computer ranking points.
4 → see also competing SYNONYMS compete VERB 1
challenge: We challenged a team who called themselves 'College Athletes'.
contest: He quickly won his party's nomination to contest the elections.
vie: The two are vying for the support of New York voters.
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com|pe|tence /kɒ mp I təns/ N‑UNCOUNT Competence is the ability to do something well or effectively. □ [+ as ] His competence as an economist had been reinforced by his successful fight against inflation.
com|pe|ten|cy /kɒ mp I tənsi/ N‑UNCOUNT Competency means the same as competence . □ …managerial competency.
com|pe|tent /kɒ mp I tənt/
1 ADJ Someone who is competent is efficient and effective. □ He was a loyal, distinguished and very competent civil servant. □ …a competent performance. ● com|pe|tent|ly ADV [ADV with v, ADV adj] □ The government performed competently in the face of multiple challenges.
2 ADJ [oft ADJ to-inf] If you are competent to do something, you have the skills, abilities, or experience necessary to do it well. □ Most adults do not feel competent to deal with a medical emergency involving a child.
com|pet|ing /kəmpiː t I ŋ/
1 ADJ [ADJ n] Competing ideas, requirements, or interests cannot all be right or satisfied at the same time. □ They talked about the competing theories of the origin of life. □ …the competing demands of work and family.
2 → see also compete
com|pe|ti|tion ◆◆◇ /kɒ mp I t I ʃ ə n/ (competitions )
1 N‑UNCOUNT [oft adj N ] Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have. □ [+ for ] There's been some fierce competition for the title. □ Young painters enjoyed the support and stimulating competition of peers.
2 N‑SING The competition is the person or people you are competing with. □ I have to change my approach, the competition is too good now.
3 N‑UNCOUNT [oft adj N ] Competition is an activity involving two or more firms, in which each firm tries to get people to buy its own goods in preference to the other firms' goods. □ The deal would have reduced competition in the commuter-aircraft market. □ [+ from ] Clothing stores also face heavy competition from factory outlets.
4 N‑UNCOUNT The competition is the goods that a rival organization is selling. □ The American aerospace industry has been challenged by some stiff competition.
5 N‑VAR A competition is an event in which many people take part in order to find out who is best at a particular activity. □ …a surfing competition. □ He will be banned from international competition for four years. COLLOCATIONS competition NOUN
1
adjective + competition : fierce, intense, stiff, tough
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verb + competition : increase, introduce, promote
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verb + competition : hold, organize, run; enter
com|peti|tive ◆◇◇ /kəmpe t I t I v/
1 ADJ Competitive is used to describe situations or activities in which people or firms compete with each other. □ Only by keeping down costs will America maintain its competitive advantage over other countries. □ Japan is a highly competitive market system. □ Universities are very competitive for the best students. ● com|peti|tive|ly ADV [ADV after v] □ He's now back up on the slopes again, skiing competitively.