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competitor

[ kuhm-pet-i-ter ]

noun

  1. a person, team, company, etc., that competes; rival.


competitor

/ kəmˈpɛtɪtə /

noun

  1. a person, group, team, firm, etc, that vies or competes; rival
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • com·peti·tor·ship noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of competitor1

First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin competītor “rival for an office,” equivalent to com- com- + petītor “seeker, claimant” ( petitor )
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Example Sentences

At the time, Galloway noted, that all stock-brokerages including the largest were racing to zero-commissions, thereby eliminating a key differentiator between the competitors.

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In one bullish assessment, Evercore ISI analyst Josh Schimmer noted that Novavax’s antibody levels were “well above” what Novavax’s competitors had reported.

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You can use related to identify not only direct competitors but also indirect peripheral competitors that you might’ve missed in your competitor research.

You do have competitors that keep you on your toes with their social media game plan.

Look at the domain structures of competitors in your new target countries to see what Google favors.

This leaves Southwest, a serious competitor, as the only domestic carrier left able to claim “bags fly free.”

At an even five feet tall, Catanzaro is the shortest competitor in this season of Ninja Warrior, but average for a gymnast.

But if Uber can maintain a healthy competition with its competitor Lyft, then … oh wait.

Even Loaded Lux could not keep a straight face, smiling as his competitor established a clear, early lead and never let up.

Medal of Honor was rebooted back in 2010, but failed to stand out as a serious competitor to Call of Duty.

Why, Lucy has been your only serious competitor this season; I wonder you aren't jealous of each other.

He was defeated, but his successful competitor was unseated on petition, and at the second contest Bright was returned.

And it shall also be the duty of every other competitor to protest against a boat without a life-buoy.

It lasted thirty days, during which time every competitor fared alike, living on the bare ground, and wearing a mean attire.

If they want to depose him, I only wish they would not set me up as a competitor.

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