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competitiveness

 noun
     
Related topics: Business Basics
com‧pet‧i‧tive‧ness [uncountable]
1BB the ability of a company, country, or a product to compete with others:
New machinery has enhanced the company's productivity and competitiveness.
Europe's competitiveness in international markets
2 the desire to be more successful than other people:
Her enthusiasm and competitiveness rubbed off on everyone.
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