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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“Kelsey brings a rare combination of competitiveness, skill and leadership that elevates everyone around her,” Pebley said while announcing her re-signing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
"This will help power the UK's future economy, boost its global competitiveness and deliver on the country's national AI Opportunities Action Plan," the company wrote.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
These priorities reflect a judgment that concentrated funding in emerging technologies serves long-term American competitiveness.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
The investment aims to accelerate the adoption and use of AI across Thailand’s workforce, also known as AI diffusion, which is an indicator of productivity and long-term economic competitiveness, Microsoft said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
To boost his competitiveness Bobby spent hours after school at the Grand Army Plaza library reading almost every chess book on the shelves.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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