competitiveness

/kəm'petitivnis/
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competitiveness

The two runners show great competitiveness as they sprint toward the finish line.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An aggressive willingness to compete: The quality of having a strong desire to win or be more successful than others.
    • The quality of being competitive: The state or condition of being able to compete effectively, especially in commercial or economic contexts.
Usage
  • Competitiveness is used to describe a person's, team's, or organization's drive to succeed against rivals.
  • It often refers to the intensity of rivalry in business, sports, or other comparative fields.
  • It can describe a characteristic of an economy or market.
Examples
  • The company's success is driven by its competitiveness in the global market.
  • Her intense competitiveness makes her a formidable opponent on the tennis court.
  • A key factor in the nation's economic growth is the competitiveness of its industries.
Advanced Usage
  • "Price competitiveness": The ability to offer goods or services at a lower price than rivals.
    • The product's price competitiveness was its main advantage.
  • "International competitiveness": The ability of a country's businesses to sell goods and services successfully in international markets.
    • The government introduced policies to boost the nation's international competitiveness.
Variants and Related Words
  • Competitive (adj): Having a strong desire to win or be the best; involving competition.
    • He has a very competitive nature.
  • Compete (v): To strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others.
    • Several companies compete for the same customers.
  • Competition (n): The activity or condition of competing against others.
    • There is fierce competition for jobs.
Synonyms
  • Rivalry: Competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.
  • Aggressiveness: The quality of being forceful and determined, especially in a competitive context.
  • Drive: Determination and ambition to achieve something.
Related Phrases
  • Spirit of competitiveness: The general attitude or ethos of being competitive.
    • The spirit of competitiveness within the team was high.
  • Lack of competitiveness: The absence of a competitive edge or drive.
    • The industry's lack of competitiveness led to its decline.
Idioms
  • "A competitive edge": An advantage that makes a person or organization more successful than rivals. (Note: This idiom uses the adjective 'competitive', not the noun 'competitiveness' directly, but is closely related in meaning.)
    • Innovation gives the company a competitive edge.
competitiveness

The two runners show great competitiveness as they sprint toward the finish line.

Noun
  1. an aggressive willingness to compete
    • the team was full of fight