competitive
adjective
com·pet·i·tive
kəm-ˈpe-tə-tiv 
1
: relating to, characterized by, or based on competition
competitive sports
a competitive marketplace
2
: inclined, desiring, or suited to compete
a competitive personality
competitive interest rates
3
: depending for effectiveness on the relative concentration of two or more substances
competitive inhibition of an enzyme
competitively
adverb
competitiveness
noun
Examples of competitive in a Sentence
She is a very competitive player.
You need a degree to be competitive in today's job market.
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Why People Are Investing in AI The economic potential of AI is vast, attracting investors who recognize its ability to drive innovation and provide a competitive edge across industries.
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Justin Maier, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
Periodically revisit your positioning to stay updated on the competitive landscape and help your company meet the moment.
—Natalie Nathanson, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Alongside its dramatic moments, Drumline highlights themes of ambition, rivalry, and finding one’s place in a competitive yet collaborative environment.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
At the ceremony, competitive awards will be presented in 18 categories, including Best Feature Documentary, Best Short Documentary, Best Music Documentary and Best Multi-Part Documentary.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
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Justin Maier, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
Periodically revisit your positioning to stay updated on the competitive landscape and help your company meet the moment.
—Natalie Nathanson, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Alongside its dramatic moments, Drumline highlights themes of ambition, rivalry, and finding one’s place in a competitive yet collaborative environment.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
At the ceremony, competitive awards will be presented in 18 categories, including Best Feature Documentary, Best Short Documentary, Best Music Documentary and Best Multi-Part Documentary.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024
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competitive
adjective
com·pet·i·tive
kəm-ˈpet-ət-iv
: relating to, characterized by, or based on competition
competitive sports
competitive bidding
competitively
adverb
competitiveness
noun
Medical Definition
competitive
adjective
com·pet·i·tive
kəm-ˈpet-ət-iv
: depending for effectiveness on the relative concentration of two or more substances
competitive inhibition of an enzyme
competitive protein binding
competitively
adverb
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