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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He said his dissatisfaction was not to do with Red Bull's lack of competitiveness at the start of the new season, which has seen the biggest regulation changes in F1's history.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
The U.K. and Germany are experiencing economic challenges as high electricity costs diminish industrial competitiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Dell in a statement said he looks forward to working with the council to “advance policies that strengthen American competitiveness and national security.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Such an approach is also not good for competitiveness, and could fuel concern among other trading partners, Wuttke warned.
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 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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