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Meaning of "competitive edge" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COMPETITIVE EDGE

competitive edge  [kəmˈpetɪtɪv edʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COMPETITIVE EDGE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Competitive edge is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COMPETITIVE EDGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Competitive advantage

Competitive advantage occurs when an organization acquires or develops an attribute or combination of attributes that allows it to outperform its competitors. These attributes can include access to natural resources, such as high grade ores or inexpensive power, or access to highly trained and skilled personnel human resources. New technologies such as robotics and information technology can provide competitive advantage, whether as a part of the product itself, as an advantage to the making of the product, or as a competitive aid in the business process.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COMPETITIVE EDGE


cutting-edge
ˌkʌtɪŋˈedʒ
disedge
dɪsˈedʒ
leading-edge
ˌliːdɪŋˈedʒ
outedge
ˈaʊtˌedʒ
thornhedge
ˈθɔːnˌhedʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COMPETITIVE EDGE

compensatory finance
comper
compere
compesce
compete
competence
competencies
competency
competent
competently
competing
competition
competition car
competitive
competitive advantage
competitive bidding
competitive exclusion
competitively
competitiveness
competitor

WORDS THAT END LIKE COMPETITIVE EDGE

acknowledge
bevelled edge
bleeding edge
cutting edge
deckle edge
edge
hedge
knife edge
knowledge
leading edge
on a razor edge
on a razor´s edge
on edge
pledge
razor edge
saw edge
set someone´s teeth on edge
to my knowledge
trailing edge
wedge

Synonyms and antonyms of competitive edge in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «competitive edge» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COMPETITIVE EDGE

Find out the translation of competitive edge to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of competitive edge from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «competitive edge» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

竞争优势
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ventaja competitiva
570 millions of speakers

English

competitive edge
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रतिस्पर्धा में बढ़त
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ميزة تنافسية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

конкурентное преимущество
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vantagem competitiva
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রতিযোগিতামূলক প্রান্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

avantage concurrentiel
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

daya saing
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wettbewerbsvorteil
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

競争力
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

경쟁력
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Competitive edge
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lợi thế cạnh tranh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போட்டி விளிம்பில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पर्धात्मक धार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

rekabet avantajı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vantaggio competitivo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przewagi konkurencyjnej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

конкурентну перевагу
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

avantaj competitiv
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανταγωνιστικό πλεονέκτημα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

mededingende voordeel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

konkurrensfördel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

konkurransefortrinn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of competitive edge

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPETITIVE EDGE»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPETITIVE EDGE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about competitive edge

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5 QUOTES WITH «COMPETITIVE EDGE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word competitive edge.
1
Tom Allen
Health care costs blunt the competitive edge of American entrepreneurs, from the auto industry to internet start-ups.
2
Erin Andrews
I'm somebody that has a very big competitive edge and a chip on my shoulder.
3
Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair
No nation has embraced Total Quality Management, e-commerce and e-government with greater enthusiasm than Dubai. Such innovations have given Dubai a competitive edge and an accelerated growth rate that few could match.
4
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Central Philippines has the competitive edge in tourism in its natural wonders and the extraordinary hospitality of its people.
5
Thomas Menino
Diversity gives our city a competitive edge.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMPETITIVE EDGE»

Discover the use of competitive edge in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to competitive edge and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Managing Quality: The Strategic and Competitive Edge
Compares American and Japanese quality management, pinpoints weaknesses in American production, and argues for a more sophisticated understanding of quality which can improve the competitive position of U.S. companies
David A. Garvin, 1988
2
Branded Customer Service: The New Competitive Edge
By the author of the bestselling A Complaint Is a Gift (more than 100,000 copies sold) The first book to combine the dynamics of customer service with the psychology of branding-two of the most powerful concepts in business A comprehensive, ...
Janelle Barlow, 2010
3
The Competitive Edge: How to Win Every Time You Compete
In this book, Dr. Jeffrey Brown unveils the competitive edge-a set of seven principles that are vital for everyone who aspires to be a champion.
Jeffrey Brown, 2007
4
Thinking Strategically: The Competitive Edge in Business, ...
This entertaining guide builds on scores of case studies taken from business, sports, the movies, politics, and gambling. It outlines the basics of good strategy making and then shows how you can apply them in any area of your life.
Avinash K. Dixit, Barry J. Nalebuff, 1993
5
CSR Strategies: Corporate Social Responsibility for a ...
Previously protected local industries have been forced to become more competitive, a situation that provides both opportunities and challenges. Key among these is the challenge of implementing responsible business practices.
Sri Urip, 2010
6
Restoring Our Competitive Edge: Competing Through Manufacturing
Recommends a manufacturing strategy that develops production facilities, uses appropriate management systems, and establishes firm relationships with suppliers
Robert H. Hayes, 1984
7
Psychological Capital: Developing the Human Competitive Edge
This seminal book offers not only an answer regarding how to gain competitive advantage through people, but also a brand new, untapped human resource--psychological capital, or simply PsyCap.
Fred Luthans, Carolyn M. Youssef, Bruce J. Avolio, 2006
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Psychological Capital : Developing the Human Competitive ...
Utility analysis indicates that investing in the development of PsyCap as presented in this book can result in a very substantial return.
Fred Luthans Distinguished Chaired Professor of Management University of Nebraska, Department of Management Bellevue University Carolyn M. Youssef Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration University of Nebraska Bruce J. Avolio Donald and Shirley Clifton Chair in Leadership, 2006
9
Thinking Strategically: The Competitive Edge in Business, ...
Uses game theory to create a set of basic strategic principles for sports, politics, business, and personal life
Avinash K. Dixit, 1991
10
Increasing the Competitive Edge in Math and Science
If the steps described in this book are followed in states all across the Country, the resulting actions can help America to regain its competitive edge in science and mathematics.
Janet S. Kettlewell, Ronald J. Henry, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMPETITIVE EDGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term competitive edge is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Singapore could lose competitive edge if wages grow without …
SINGAPORE: Singapore could lose its competitive edge within the next decade if wages continued their pace of growth without corresponding ... «Channel News Asia, Jul 15»
2
Hong Kong's competitive edge slipping away fast
With the rejection by the legislature of the proposed election reform plan, Hong Kong faces a prolonged period of political stalemate and ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
3
Family tradition helped Roy form competitive edge
This is the last in a series honoring outstanding high school student athletes during the 2014-15 school year. Student athletes were nominated ... «The Tennessean, Jul 15»
4
Wake-Up Call: ABR Training Delivers a Competitive Edge
rooster crowing Every broker wants their agents to be more successful, but what are the most effective ways to accomplish that? Training is one ... «RisMedia.com, Jul 15»
5
Valley cheerleaders seeking competitive edge
There's a new breed of cheerleader emerging in the Las Vegas Valley. As the sport becomes more popular, more girls are putting in extra ... «KVVU Las Vegas, Jul 15»
6
Meet Your Competitive Edge with the Edge® 520 from Garmin …
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the Edge 520, the first GPS bike computer with Strava Live ... «Virtual-Strategy Magazine, Jul 15»
7
Willis Group, Towers Watson Join to Gain Competitive Edge
Willis Group Holdings plc (WSH - Analyst Report) inked a deal to take over the majority stake in Towers Watson (TW - Snapshot Report). «Zacks.com, Jul 15»
8
Triton Minerals gains competitive edge for Mozambique graphite
Triton Minerals (ASX:TON) expects its strategic partnership with Rubicon Resources (ASX:RBR) to accelerate development of its three ... «Proactive Investors Chinese, Jul 15»
9
Banjo Tracks Events in Real Time, Giving Clients Competitive Edge
A dozen massive television screens hang inside Banjo's war room in a nondescript office park [in Las Vegas], beaming streams of social media ... «NewsFactor Network, Jul 15»
10
How to turn environmental compliance into a competitive edge
Regulatory compliance can be a dry topic — that is, until an oil spill spurs a state of emergency, as it did in Santa Barbara County in May. «GreenBiz, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Competitive edge [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/competitive-edge>. May 2024 ».
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