competitive

/kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/
adjective
  1. Wanting very much to win or be more successful than others.
    • The team's competitive spirit helped them win the championship.
    • She is very competitive and hates losing at board games.
    • His competitive nature drives him to train harder than anyone else.
  2. Relating to a situation in which people or businesses try to be more successful than others.
    • The company lowered its prices to stay competitive in the market.
    • The job market is extremely competitive for new graduates.
    • They operate in a highly competitive industry with many rivals.
  3. As good as or better than others of the same type; able to compete successfully.
    • We offer competitive salaries to attract the best employees.
    • Their product is competitive with leading brands in quality and price.
    • The hotel's rates are very competitive for this area.
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