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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Some argue that latter case is already closed, given the competitiveness of Pogacar’s era and his range of successes in everything from grand tours to one-day flyers like Milan San Remo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
The B. of A. economists also wrote of the United Arab Emirates’ competitiveness in the field, owing to its energy capabilities, advanced AI usage and state-led strategy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Gauff’s world-class speed, elite counterpunching and relentless competitiveness always made it likely she would solve grass eventually.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
They are the backbone of modern economic competitiveness.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
Like any other scientists, mathematicians are motivated by a complex of emotions including healthy doses of jealousy, arrogance, and competitiveness.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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