competitive

[kəmˈpetətɪv]

Definition:
1. A situation in which people or organizations compete against each other.
2. As good as or better than others.
3. Subscribing to capitalistic competition.
4. Showing a fighting disposition without self-seeking.

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Use 'competitive' in a sentence:

1. A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market.
2. UK companies face a stark choice if they want to stay competitive.
3. The prestigious title offered a gateway to success in the highly competitive world of modelling.
4. Does innovation on the skill really give a competitive advantage?
5. Nowadays, the increasingly competitive life has put many people under great pressure.
6. Some kinds of business are competitive.
7. This is the latest round of job cuts aimed at making the company more competitive.
8. I'm a very competitive person and I was determined not be beaten.
9. Our workforce is highly trained and competitive.
10. Competitive pressures lead to more efforts to improve customer service.
11. They give farmers going organic a big competitive edge.
12. The company say they're able to keep pricing competitive.
13. It's become a lot more competitive.
14. GATT member countries have largely agreed to replace expensive and inefficient protectionist policies with a competitive free market system for world trade.
15. We are having to cut our costs to reduce overheads and remain competitive.
16. Nowadays, stress goes hand in hand with life in a competitive society.
17. There's a popular supposition that we're publicly funded but the bulk of our money comes from competitive contracts.
18. The conglomerates are not, however, completely except from strong competitive pressures.
19. Only those homes offered for sale at competitive prices will secure interest from serious purchasers.
20. At Ohio State University, admission into the physical therapy program is intensely competitive.
21. He is respected as a very aggressive and competitive executive.
22. Universities are very competitive for the best students.
23. I want to discuss how to make a traditional company more competitive.
24. We need to work harder to remain competitive with other companies.
25. Companies face a stark choice if they want to stay competitive.
26. It's a seller's market, and no one is forced to discount to remain competitive.
27. In today's extremely competitive corporate environment, solutions need to be nimble.
28. Asian-American parents are enthusiastic supporters of the competitive instrumental music program.
29. America is a competitive society; our kids need to adjust to that.
30. If our industry is to remain competitive it must mean keeping a lid on prices.
31. The changes made the company leaner and more competitive.
32. Applicants are selected for jobs on the results of a competitive examination.
33. The rag trade is extremely competitive, and one needs plenty of contacts in order to survive.
34. The betting is that the experience will make Japan more competitive still.
35. The bank has to butter up investors because it is in a fiercely competitive market.
36. It's hard to maintain competitive pricing.
37. Only by keeping down costs will America maintain its competitive advantage over other countries.
38. Business is a competitive activity. It is very fierce and very unforgiving.
39. Graduates have to fight for jobs in a highly competitive market.
40. The company says they're able to keep pricing competitive.
41. You have to be highly competitive to do well in sport these days.
42. He did not particularly want to take up a competitive sport.
43. There is a competitive streak in this generation of middle-class parents.
44. Cafés certainly are a very competitive market sector.
45. Through superior production techniques they were able to gain the competitive edge.
46. Are your products and services competitive? How about marketing?
47. The company needs to improve its competitive edge.
48. Japan is a highly competitive market system.
49. Trade discounts may be used as a competitive stratagem to secure customer loyalty.