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k-uh-m-PET-uh-tiv/kəmˈpetətɪv/

Competitive means eager to win, or matching rivals on price or quality: a competitive player, a competitive salary, a competitive market. Ambitious is about goals; competitive is about comparison with others. Competition is the noun (already in the dictionary). In speech, they really want to win / as good as the others is enough. Do not write competitive for any busy workplace — rivalry or comparison has to be in the meaning.

Meaning

Wanting to win, or as good as rivals on price or quality.

Examples

• “The salary is competitive with other hospitals.”
• “Fees were competitive with the college down the road, which is the price sense.”
• “A competitive streak helped in matches and hindered group projects.”

Good to know

Eager to win, or matching rivals (price/quality). Everyday: wants to win / as good as others. Noun: competition. Not merely “busy”.

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