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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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