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   competence

   /ˈkɒmpɪt(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. the ability to do something successfully or efficiently: "courses to improve the competence of staff" Similar capabilityabilitycompetencycapacityproficiencyaccomplishmentadeptnessadroitnessknowledgeexpertiseexpertnessskillskilfulnessprowessmasteryresourcesfacultiesfacilitiestalentbentaptitudeartistryvirtuosityinformal:savvyknow-howOpposite incompetence
   • ▪ the legal authority of a court or other body to deal with a particular matter: "the court's competence has been accepted to cover these matters" Similar authoritypowercontroljurisdictionambitscoperemit
   • ▪ a person's subconscious knowledge of the rules governing the formation of speech in their first language.
   • ▪ effective performance of the normal function. Similar adequacyappropriatenesssuitabilityfitnesseffectivenessefficacyproductivenessvalueworthmeritOpposite inadequacy
   • 2. an income large enough to live on, typically an unearned one: dated "he found himself with an ample competence and no obligations"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPETENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the ability to do something well: Her competence as a teacher is unquestionable. He reached a reasonable level of competence in his English. Opposite. incompetence. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Skill, talent and ability. ability. accomplishment. accuracy. acumen. adroitness. chop. endowment. functioning. genius. gift. greatness.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › competenceCompetence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COMPETENCE is the quality or state of being competent. How to use competence in a sentence.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcompetence - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   noun. /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/ /ˈkɑːmpɪtəns/ (also less frequent competency) [uncountable, countable] competence (in something) | competence (in doing something) the ability to do something well. to gain a high level of competence in English. professional/technical competence. see also communicative competence opposite incompetence. Extra Examples.

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   Competence definition: the quality of being competent; adequacy; possession of required skill, knowledge, qualification, or capacity. See examples of COMPETENCE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPETENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Competence is the ability to do something well or effectively. His competence as an economist had been reinforced by his successful fight against inflation. [ + as] We've always regarded him as a man of integrity and high professional competence. Synonyms: ability, skill, talent, capacity More Synonyms of competence.