C1
competition vs competitiveness
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| competitionnoun/ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ | Meaning an event in which people try to win a prize by being the best | Goes with — | Example My sister won first prize in the singing competition. |
| competitivenessnoun/kəmˈpet.ə.tɪv.nəs/ | Meaning the ability of a company or country to succeed against others in a market | Goes with improve competitiveness | Example Higher wages may reduce the competitiveness of our exports. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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