competitiveness
Americannoun
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the tendency to perceive and approach activities in a competitive way.
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the quality of being useful or advantageous in competition with rivals.
Example Sentences
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It said a public consultation received more than 2,000 responses, including from residents, businesses and tourism stakeholders, with concerns voiced about increased costs for visitors, and the island's "competitiveness" as a holiday destination.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
Pedroza said that his quarterback’s competitiveness and work ethic were evident from the first freshman year practice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
By “running leaner,” CarMax seeks to boost its competitiveness and value for customers, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
His group’s latest survey found 95% of responding U.S. companies considered China at least somewhat important to their global competitiveness.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
They seem mostly friendly, but with an edge of competitiveness.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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