nounπShareThe quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role."The teacher praised the student's competence in math. "abilityqualityachievementjobbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task."Her competence in computer programming made her a valuable asset to the team. "abilityqualityachievementjobbusinesseducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (performance), cf. :w:linguistic competence."The child's competence in grammar, as demonstrated by her ability to form complex sentences, was impressive, even though she sometimes struggled with using proper grammar in conversation. "linguisticslanguagetheorymindabilityeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sustainable income."The artist's growing competence in painting allowed her to sell her work and earn a sustainable income. "financebusinesseconomyassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe legal authority to deal with a matter."That question is out with the competence of this court and must be taken to a higher court."lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe degree to which a rock is resistant to deformation or flow."The geologist measured the rock's competence to determine how well it would hold up in the foundation of the new building. "geologymaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
