1. Individuals who are qualified, skilled, and capable of competing effectively in a selection process, competition, or job market
The company attracted many competitive candidates for the executive position.
A empresa atraiu muitos candidatos competitivos para a posição executiva.
2. Applicants who possess strong qualifications and are likely to succeed in comparison with others
With your experience, you are among the most competitive candidates for this scholarship.
Com sua experiência, você está entre os candidatos mais competitivos para essa bolsa.