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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The company’s commentary on its competitiveness, business agreements and memory will be key to the stock, a J.P.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Even in practice, Freeman’s competitiveness stood out to his new friend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Last week's battling Super Cup defeat in Salzbug to Paris St-Germain still showed Villa's competitiveness and Emery's powers of adaptability.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Verstappen's renewal statement included praise for team principal Laurent Mekies, who took over last July after former boss Christian Horner was sacked following a turbulent 18-month period and a decline in competitiveness.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
On this day of high illegal competitiveness, no one noticed.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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