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- Dictionarycompetence/ˈkɒmpɪt(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. the ability to do something successfully or efficiently: "courses to improve the competence of staff" Similar Opposite
- 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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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.
The meaning of COMPETENCE is the quality or state of being competent. How to use competence in a sentence.
Competence definition: the quality of being competent; adequacy; possession of required skill, knowledge, qualification, or capacity. See examples of COMPETENCE used in a sentence.
If you have competence, you're qualified or well prepared to do something. A driving test will show if you have competence behind the wheel.
Definition of competence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
1. a. The ability to do something well or efficiently. b. A range of skill or ability: a task beyond his competence. c. A specific ability or skill: a surprising competence in dealing with animals. 2. Law The quality or condition of being legally qualified or fit to perform an act.
noun [ C ] uk. / ˈkɒm.pɪ.t ə n.si / us. / ˈkɑːm.pə.t̬ ə n.si / Add to word list. an important skill that is needed to do a job: managerial competencies. Compare. competence. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Skill, talent and ability.
competence / ˈ kɑːmpətəns/ noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of COMPETENCE. [noncount] : the ability to do something well : the quality or state of being competent. He trusts in the competence of his doctor.
Condition or quality of being competent; ability; fitness; specif., legal capability, power, or jurisdiction.
