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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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C1. 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. forte. functional skills. functioning
competence. 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.
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. If your dad discovers a new dent in his car each time you've borrowed it, don't be surprised if he questions your competence as a driver.
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.
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