competitor
Americannoun
noun
Related Words
See opponent.
Other Word Forms
- competitorship noun
Etymology
Origin of competitor
First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin competītor “rival for an office,” equivalent to com- com- + petītor “seeker, claimant” ( petitor )
Example Sentences
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Micro1 is one of the key suppliers of that kind of expert human assistance for AI, alongside California competitors Scale AI, Surge and Mercor.
From Los Angeles Times
His component score, which judges a skater’s composition, presentation and skating skills each up to 10 points, also was higher than every other competitor.
From Los Angeles Times
The session was paused because of fog after 21 competitors had gone with Vonn's US teammate Breezy Johnson clocking the fastest time of 1.37:91.
From Barron's
That put her under intense pressure, with the top 12 competitors progressing to Monday's final based on the better of their two runs.
From Barron's
Whether or not the AI industry meets its targets for growth, businesses both established and emerging will continue to seek optical fiber of the caliber coming from Corning and a handful of global competitors.
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