Background for competence

competence

/ˈkɒmpətəns/

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noun

The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.

Examples :

"The teacher praised the student's competence in math. "

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The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.

Examples :

"Her competence in computer programming made her a valuable asset to the team. "

ability quality achievement job business education

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noun

The 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.

Examples :

"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. "

linguistics language theory mind ability education

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noun

A sustainable income.

Examples :

"The artist's growing competence in painting allowed her to sell her work and earn a sustainable income. "

finance business economy asset

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The legal authority to deal with a matter.

Examples :

"That question is out with the competence of this court and must be taken to a higher court."

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The degree to which a rock is resistant to deformation or flow.

Examples :

"The geologist measured the rock's competence to determine how well it would hold up in the foundation of the new building. "

geology material science