De concurrentie
Example: De concurrentie tussen winkels maakt prijzen lager.
Definition
"De concurrentie" refers to the competition between businesses or individuals striving to achieve a goal, often in the marketplace. It involves rivalry where entities attempt to outperform each other, such as in the phrase 'De concurrentie tussen winkels maakt prijzen lager,' meaning competition between stores lowers prices.
Etymology
The term "de concurrentie" originates from the Latin word 'concurrentia,' meaning 'a running together' or 'rivalry.' It entered Dutch through French influence, where 'concurrence' also means competition. Did you know? The word originally described the act of running together in a race, highlighting the contest aspect of competition.
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"De concurrentie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Entrepreneurship - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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