Competition (noun)

1. The activity or condition of competing.
2. The activity or condition of striving to attain a goal or prize, especially by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
3. The activity or condition of striving to attain a goal or prize, especially by defeating or establishing superiority over others, usually involving a contest or game.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french, or from latin competitio(n-), from competere "strive together" (see compete).

Examples:

1. The competition was fierce in the market.
2. He won the competition.
3. She was eliminated from the competition.
4. They had no competition.
5. The competition was held at the stadium.