Pronunciation: /wʌn ʌpmænʃɪp/
noun the practice of achieving an advantage over others through a display of superior skills or abilities
A1 She didn't like his constant one upmanship during the game.
A2 The siblings engaged in a friendly one upmanship to see who could finish their chores first.
B1 The office environment was filled with subtle one upmanship as coworkers competed for promotions.
B2 The political debate turned into a heated exchange of one upmanship between the two candidates.
C1 The business world is often characterized by cutthroat one upmanship in order to gain a competitive edge.
C2 The rivalry between the two companies escalated into a fierce battle of one upmanship in the market.
formal The constant one-upmanship between the two rival companies led to a fierce competition for market dominance.
informal There's always a bit of one-upmanship going on between my siblings when it comes to achievements.
slang The group of friends engaged in a game of one-upmanship to see who could come up with the most outrageous story.
figurative The artist's use of bold colors and intricate details in his paintings was a form of one-upmanship against traditional styles.
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