26984 words

competitive

7 definitions • 15 examples
1

Examples:

competitive sports
a highly competitive industry
Acting is very competitive - you've got to really push yourself if you want to succeed.
2
wanting very much to win or be more successful than other people:

Examples:

You're very competitive - it's meant to be a friendly match!
competitive spirit I could never play team sports - I lack the competitive spirit (= a strong wish to beat others).
3
Competitive prices, services, etc. are as good as or better than other prices, services, etc.
4
eager to do better than others in an activity, esp. trying to win in a sports activity:

Examples:

a competitive person
We will be facing weaker teams, which should give us a competitive advantage/edge.
5
Competitive also means able to compete at the same level:

Examples:

If we have to lower our prices to remain competitive, we will.
6

Examples:

highly/extremely/fiercely competitive
The severe downturn in the worldwide semiconductor market has increased competitive pressures in the Japanese market.
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competitive prices, services, etc. are as good as or better than other prices, services, etc.:

Examples:

The technology exists to convert grain and sugar to ethanol at a competitive price.
We know we have competitive products to sell, if only consumers had access to them.
The hotel works hard to offer competitive salaries and benefits to our employees.
We can't put up our prices and still remain competitive with similar brands.

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