com·pet·i·tive 
/kəmˈpɛtətɪv/ adjective
/kəmˈpɛtətɪv/ adjective [more competitive; most competitive] 1 : of or relating to a situation in which people or groups are trying to win a contest or be more successful than others : relating to or involving competition
▪ competitive sports ▪ It is a very competitive job market. [=a situation in which a lot of people are trying to get jobs] ▪ The new technology gave them a competitive advantage/edge. [=a better chance than others of winning or succeeding] 2 : having a strong desire to win or be the best at something
▪ She is a very competitive player. ▪ He has a competitive nature. [=he likes to compete and to win] 3 : as good as or better than others of the same kind : able to compete successfully with others
▪ We offer great service at competitive rates. [=rates that are close to those of other companies] ▪ You need a degree to be competitive in today's job market. ▪ a competitive team [=a team with a good chance to win]
▪ competitive sports ▪ It is a very competitive job market. [=a situation in which a lot of people are trying to get jobs] ▪ The new technology gave them a competitive advantage/edge. [=a better chance than others of winning or succeeding]
▪ She is a very competitive player. ▪ He has a competitive nature. [=he likes to compete and to win]
▪ We offer great service at competitive rates. [=rates that are close to those of other companies] ▪ You need a degree to be competitive in today's job market. ▪ a competitive team [=a team with a good chance to win]
— com·pet·i·tive·ly adverb
▪ Our products are competitively priced.
▪ Our products are competitively priced.
— com·pet·i·tive·ness noun [noncount]
