competing Definition

compete
verb, intr competed, competing

1. To take part in a contest.
2. To strive or struggle.

Example: compete with other firms
Thesaurus: contend, struggle, rival, challenge, vie, battle, contest, duel, fight, strive.
3. Said of a product, firm, etc: to give good value, be reasonably cheap, etc when compared to market rivals.

Etymology: 17c: from Latin competere to coincide, ask for or seek.