competitor

[ kuhm-pet-i-ter ]

/ kəmˈpɛt ɪ tər /

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noun

a person, team, company, etc., that competes; rival.

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Origin of competitor

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin competītor “rival for an office,” equivalent to com-com- + petītor “seeker, claimant” (see petitor)

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See opponent.

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com·pet·i·tor·ship, noun

Words nearby competitor

competently, competition, competitive, competitive exclusion, competitive exclusion principle, competitor, competitory, Comp. Gen., Compiègne, compilation, compilation film

How to use competitor in a sentence

At the time, Galloway noted, that all stock-brokerages including the largest were racing to zero-commissions, thereby eliminating a key differentiator between the competitors.
Public, a stock trading app, gets a seven-figure check from Scott Galloway|Lucinda Shen|August 25, 2020|Fortune
In one bullish assessment, Evercore ISI analyst Josh Schimmer noted that Novavax’s antibody levels were “well above” what Novavax’s competitors had reported.
Scientists to Wall Street: You don’t really understand how COVID vaccine tests work|Jeremy Kahn|August 24, 2020|Fortune
You can use related to identify not only direct competitors but also indirect peripheral competitors that you might’ve missed in your competitor research.
Google advanced search: Six powerful tips for better SEO|Aditya Sheth|June 30, 2020|Search Engine Watch
You do have competitors that keep you on your toes with their social media game plan.
How to plan your social media strategy for any business|Sumeet Anand|June 24, 2020|Search Engine Watch

Look at the domain structures of competitors in your new target countries to see what Google favors.
Six must-know international SEO tips to expand business|Edward Coram James|June 3, 2020|Search Engine Watch
This leaves Southwest, a serious competitor, as the only domestic carrier left able to claim “bags fly free.”
Flying Coach Is the New Hell: How Airlines Engineer You Out of Room|Clive Irving|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At an even five feet tall, Catanzaro is the shortest competitor in this season of Ninja Warrior, but average for a gymnast.
'American Ninja Warrior' May Crown Its First Female Winner Kacy Catanzaro|Rich Goldstein|September 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But if Uber can maintain a healthy competition with its competitor Lyft, then … oh wait.
The Stoner's Guide to the Internet|Abby Haglage|August 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even Loaded Lux could not keep a straight face, smiling as his competitor established a clear, early lead and never let up.
America’s Poets: Battle Rap Gets Real|Rich Goldstein|July 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Medal of Honor was rebooted back in 2010, but failed to stand out as a serious competitor to Call of Duty.
Video Games Go Wild for Reboots|Alec Kubas-Meyer|July 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Why, Lucy has been your only serious competitor this season; I wonder you aren't jealous of each other.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
He was defeated, but his successful competitor was unseated on petition, and at the second contest Bright was returned.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
And it shall also be the duty of every other competitor to protest against a boat without a life-buoy.
Yachting Vol. 2|Various.
It lasted thirty days, during which time every competitor fared alike, living on the bare ground, and wearing a mean attire.
Ancient Faiths And Modern|Thomas Inman
If they want to depose him, I only wish they would not set me up as a competitor.
My Recollections of Lord Byron|Teresa Guiccioli

British Dictionary definitions for competitor

competitor

/ (kəmˈpɛtɪtə) /

noun

a person, group, team, firm, etc, that vies or competes; rival

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