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Definition of competence - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
general abilitythe state of being able or suitable for a role
- Her competence in managing the team was evident.
2.
abilitythe ability to perform a specific task or skill
- He demonstrated competence in programming during the interview.
3.
legalTECH. the legal authority to deal with a matterTECH.
- The court's competence was questioned in the case.
4.
geologyTECH. the degree to which a rock resists deformationTECH.
- The rock's competence was tested under pressure.
5.
embryologyTECH. the ability of tissues to react to conditionsTECH.
- The competence of the cells influenced the embryo's development.
Expressions with competence
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particular strong ability or expertise in a limited field or activity
Her special competence is solving complex technical problems under pressure.
indicates that something is in someone’s power authority or ability range
Changing these regulations is within the competence of the city council.
organizational unit that gathers and shares expert skills in a specific field
The company created a competence center for renewable energy technologies.
capacity to recognize others' emotions
Emotional competence allows him to connect with his team effectively.
mental ability recognized by law to understand decisions and their effects
The judge ordered an evaluation to determine his legal competence for trial.
knowledge and ability to use language correctly
Her linguistic competence impressed the language teacher.
ability to handle social situations well and build positive relationships
Strong social competence helps students work together smoothly on group projects.
knowledge of linguistic and social rules for communication
Teachers focus on developing students' communicative competence in the classroom.
legal meeting to decide if someone can stand trial
The judge scheduled a competence hearing for next week.
Origin of competence
Latin, competentia (agreement, symmetry)
Terms with competence included in their meaning
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education
suitable for learners with some skill or competence
skillfully
with skill or competence
competence
have confidence and skill in a task
talented
gifted with skill, intelligence, or competence
competence
competent and skilled in a particular area
competence
being handled by someone competent
skillfully
in a manner showing skill and competence
skills
high level of skill or competence
competence readiness
be competent and quick to respond to situations
competence
not reluctant and has the necessary skills
certification
official certification of competence
performance
achieve efficiency or competence in an activity
lack of competence
lack of skill or ability to perform
basic understanding
understand basic things or have basic competence
competence
highly competent and efficient
competence
competent and effective in a role
competence
competent and effective in a role
competence
competent and effective in one's role
competence
competent and deserving respect in their role
competence
in a skilled and efficient way
fashion style
style of clothing meant to convey authority and competence
intimacy
confidence and competence in sexual performance
legal
court with general competence in civil and criminal cases
competently
with competence or skill
Examples of competence in a sentence
The lawyer's competence in court was unquestionable. Her competence in languages impressed the committee. The project requires competence in data analysis. The lawyer questioned the tribunal's competence in the matter. Competence in this jurisdiction is limited to civil cases. Geologists measured the competence of various rock samples.
Competence is crucial for understanding rock stability. Competence in the tissue was crucial for the experiment. Researchers studied the competence of various embryonic tissues.
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- French:compétence, habileté, ...
- German:Kompetenz, Sachverstand, ...
- Italian:competenza, giurisdizione, ...
- Spanish:competencia, capacidad, ...
- Portuguese:competência, ...
- Chinese:能力, 管辖权, ...
- Japanese:能力, 技量, ...
- Arabic:كَفَاءَة, مَهَارَة, ...
- Hebrew:כְּשִׁירוּת, מְיוּמָנוּת, ...
- Russian:компетентность, умение, ...
- Ukrainian:компетентність, здатність, ...
- Hindi:योग्यता, कुशलता, ...
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