The phrase "competitive environment" refers to a situation where there are other individuals, companies, or entities who are competing against each other to achieve their goals, gain success, or win customers. Full definition
I have a successful track record of delivering sales targets in competitive environments for multiple apparel categories. (members.climber.com)
It does grind a little at five players, and as discussed in the review the machinery of the game tends to fall apart a little in highly competitive environments. (meeplelikeus.co.uk)
The current state of the job market has created a highly competitive environment for job seekers and those individuals hoping for career advancement. (theladders.com)