adj

competing

kuhm-PEE-tihng

adj

In a state of rivalry, or conflicting with something else.

"The manager had to juggle several competing priorities."

How to Use Competing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRivaling or clashing with something else, often used for interests, ideas, or priorities.

Common pairings

competing interests competing priorities competing theories

more competing comparative, most competing superlative

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The manager had to juggle several _____ priorities.

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