Competition

Competition refers to the rivalry between individuals, groups, businesses, or organizations striving to achieve a common goal that cannot be shared. It typically occurs in environments where resources, rewards, or recognition are limited, such as markets, sports, academics, or nature. In economic terms, competition drives innovation, efficiency, and improvement as participants seek to outperform one another. In ecology, it describes the struggle between organisms for resources like food, space, or mates. Competition can lead to various outcomes, including monopolies in business, winners and losers in sports, or evolutionary advancements in biology. Overall, it plays a fundamental role in shaping behavior, strategies, and outcomes across multiple contexts.