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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Korea has emerged as what senior U.S. officials have described as a “model ally”—contributing to America’s industrial revitalization through investment, strengthening shared technological competitiveness, and assuming greater responsibility for our shared defense.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
That raises an uncomfortable question: Are these rule changes thoughtful evolutions in index design, or reactive attempts to preserve competitiveness?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The time in the US has undoubtedly honed the maturity, discipline and competitiveness he shows on court.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Nvidia introduced Vera CPUs, estimated to generate $20 billion in revenue this year, with initial benchmarks showing competitiveness.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
On this day of high illegal competitiveness, no one noticed.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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