COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE
competitive intelligence: translation
competitive intelligence comˌpetitive inˈtelligence also comˌpetitor inˈtelligence noun [uncountable]
MARKETING the process of finding, analyzing, and using information about businesses that are competing with you, or the information that has been obtained from this process:
• Firms use competitive intelligence in all aspects of business - from mergers and acquisitions to marketing - to gain real competitive advantage.
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competitive intelligence UK US noun [U] (also competitor intelligence)
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Competitive intelligence must form an integral part of the strategic planning process.