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competitive
Adjective
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If someone is competitive, they want very much to be the best at everything.
I don't enjoy working with her because she's so competitive.
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If something is competitive, there is competition.
There is now a competitive market for telephone services because there are more choices of companies.
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If someone or something is competitive, they have a good chance of winning or being chosen.
The shoe comes in sizes 6-11 and retails for the very competitive price of £34.99.
The right product and marketing mix can give the company a competitive advantage over its rivals.
exclusion
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noun
the state of being excluded
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noun
(= excommunication)
the state of being excommunicated
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noun
(= exception)
a deliberate act of omission
with the exception of the children, everyone was told the news
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noun
(= ejection, expulsion)
the act of forcing out someone or something
the ejection of troublemakers by the police
the child's expulsion from school
principle
Noun
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Principles are personal rules that tell you what is right and wrong.
It goes against my principles to ignore her.
One principle I follow is not to have regret.
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A principle is the general idea that explains or supports something.
The basic principle of his chair is that the knees should be below the hips.
Police must not accept money because it could affect their judgement. The same principle applies if gifts, etc, are offered.