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competitiveness

American  
[kuhm-pet-i-tiv-nis] / kəmˈpɛt ɪ tɪv nɪs /

noun

  1. the tendency to perceive and approach activities in a competitive way.

  2. the quality of being useful or advantageous in competition with rivals.


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At stake is the nearly two-trillion-euro budget, which will determine the EU's main priorities for the period between 2028 and 2034, from agriculture to defence, competitiveness to migration.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Hungary's Agriculture and Food Economy Ministry told AFP it seeks to strengthen producers' competitiveness, but it is yet to announce any new measures.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Atletico brought him back in 2018 under Diego Simeone, who sharpened his intensity and competitiveness.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

The used-car retailer, which is currently prioritizing sales volumes over gross margins, says it took steps to strengthen its price competitiveness during the recent quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

He played Old Maid with Karen and Matt with the same competitiveness as when he battled Japanese pilots in the Pacific.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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