com‧pet‧i‧tive‧ness /kəmˈpetətɪvnəs, kəmˈpetɪtɪvnəs/ noun [uncountable]
[Word Family: noun: competition, competitor, competitiveness; adjective: competitive ≠ UNCOMPETITIVE, competing; verb: compete; adverb: competitively]

1. 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.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲