Definition of "compete" []

• To strive against another or others to attain a goal, such as an advantage or a victory. See Synonyms at rival. (verb-intransitive)

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• "Apple has emerged as the clear mind-share leader and the only way to compete is to focus on user experience (usefulness, simplicity, elegance, consistency) not the product attributes."
• "“Once you go unlimited, the only way to compete is to go lower,” he said."
• "The best way to compete is to sell the best designed, best built, best looking thing you can produce."