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competitive, a.|kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv|
[f. L. competīt- ppl. stem of competĕre (see compete v.2) + -ive.]
Of, pertaining to, or characterized by competition; organized on the basis of competition.
competitive examination: an examination for a position or office open to the candidate or candidates who ‘pass the best examination’ in the subjects prescribed.
1829in Southey's Lett. (1856) IV. 144 Some half competitive, half co-operative societies. 1834H. Martineau Moral ii. 42 Whether those returns are appropriated by individuals under the competitive system, or equally distributed among the members of a co-operative community. 1857Toulm. Smith Parish 378 The uncarefulness..of public companies, and the risks arising from competitive enterprise. 1860Mill Repr. Govt. (1865) 140/1 The choice of the candidates by competitive examination. 1861Dickens Gt. Expect. x, A competitive examination on the subject of Boots.
Hence comˈpetitively adv.; comˈpetitiveness.
1858Sat. Rev. V. 435/2 The cadets had been several times selected competitively. |