vie

verb5

1. •
   To fight for superiority; to contend; to compete eagerly so as to gain something.

   • Her suitors were all vying for her attention.
2. •
   To do or produce in emulation, competition, or rivalry; to put in competition; to bandy.

   • She hung about my neck; and kiss on kiss / She vied so fast. — 1590
3. •
   To stake; to wager.

   • Out, thou camelion harlot! now thine eyes Vie tears with the hyaena — 1605
4. •
   To stake a sum of money upon a hand of cards, as in the old game of gleek. See revie.
5. •
   (no longer used) To rival (something), etc.

noun1

1. •
   (no longer used) A contest.

noun2

1. •
   Abbreviation of variable interest entity.
2. •
   Abbreviation of vacuum insulated evaporator.