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Competitiveness

/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvnəs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The quality of being competitive; the ability to compete effectively.

    "The company's competitiveness in the market has increased due to innovative strategies."
  2. 2

    A state or condition of striving to gain or win something by defeating others.

    "Her competitiveness in sports drives her to train harder than her peers."

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The term 'competitiveness' derives from the Latin word 'competere', meaning 'to strive together'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the growing emphasis on competition in various fields, particularly in economics and sports, during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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