competitive
/kəmˈpɛtətɪv/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of COMPETITIVE
[more competitive; most competitive]
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of or relating to a situation in which people or groups are trying to win a contest or be more successful than others
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relating to or involving competition
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competitive sports
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It is a very competitive job market. [=a situation in which a lot of people are trying to get jobs]
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The new technology gave them a competitive advantage/edge. [=a better chance than others of winning or succeeding]
2
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having a strong desire to win or be the best at something
3
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as good as or better than others of the same kind
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able to compete successfully with others
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We offer great service at competitive rates. [=rates that are close to those of other companies]
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You need a degree to be competitive in today's job market.
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a competitive team [=a team with a good chance to win]
— competitiveness
noun
[noncount]