Word
competitiveness
Phoneticscom·pet·i·tive·ness, stress on the second syllable
US/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvnɪs/
UK/kəmpˈɛtɪtˌɪvnəs/
Uncountable noun Business
Definition
n. the desire to be more successful or better than other people. It can also mean how well a company or country can compete against others in business.
n. the quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the possession of a strong desire to be more successful than others. Often refers to economic viability or individual psychological drive.
Examples
“Her competitiveness makes her a great athlete.”
“The government introduced new tax breaks to improve the international competitiveness of the local tech sector.”
“While a healthy sense of competitiveness can drive innovation within a team, excessive rivalry often leads to a breakdown in communication and a toxic work environment.”
Examples
simple
“Her competitiveness makes her a great athlete.”
contextual
“The government introduced new tax breaks to improve the international competitiveness of the local tech sector.”
complex
“While a healthy sense of competitiveness can drive innovation within a team, excessive rivalry often leads to a breakdown in communication and a toxic work environment.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general quality or economic state; rarely used in the plural.
Real-World Examples
“It allows the executive branch to determine whether a measure taken by a foreign country harms Brazilian competitiveness.” “It is expected to serve as an important milestone for strengthening national biomanufacturing competitiveness and fostering the global sustainable food industry.” Word family
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NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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