Competitiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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competitiveness

 

[ ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪtɪv.nəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business

The ability of a company to compete effectively in the market, typically measured by factors such as pricing, quality, and innovation.

Examples of usage

  • The company's competitiveness allowed it to dominate the industry.
  • Improving competitiveness is crucial for long-term success in business.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

The desire to win and be successful in competitive activities, such as sports.

Synonyms

ambition, determination, drive

Examples of usage

  • Her competitiveness drove her to train harder than anyone else on the team.
  • His competitiveness on the field was unmatched by his opponents.

Translations

Translations of the word "competitiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 competitividade

🇮🇳 प्रतिस्पर्धात्मकता

🇩🇪 Wettbewerbsfähigkeit

🇮🇩 daya saing

🇺🇦 конкурентоспроможність

🇵🇱 konkurencyjność

🇯🇵 競争力

🇫🇷 compétitivité

🇪🇸 competitividad

🇹🇷 rekabetçilik

🇰🇷 경쟁력

🇸🇦 قدرة تنافسية

🇨🇿 konkurenceschopnost

🇸🇰 konkurencieschopnosť

🇨🇳 竞争力

🇸🇮 konkurenčnost

🇮🇸 samkeppnishæfni

🇰🇿 бәсекеге қабілеттілік

🇬🇪 კონკურენტუნარიანობა

🇦🇿 rəqabətqabiliyyəti

🇲🇽 competitividad

Etymology

The word 'competitiveness' originated from the verb 'compete', which comes from the Latin word 'competere' meaning 'strive together'. The concept of competitiveness has been essential throughout history in various fields such as business, sports, and personal development.

See also: compete, competence, competent, competing, competition, competitively.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,049, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.