competitiveness
n. uncountablen. 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.
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.
Uncountable when referring to the general quality or economic state; rarely used in the plural.