Competence - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkɑːmpɪtəns|  American pronunciation of the word competence
Brit.  |ˈkɒmpɪt(ə)ns|  British pronunciation of the word competence

noun

- the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually (syn: competency)

Extra examples

He trusts in the competence of his doctor.

...questioned his competence to finish the task without help...

He could provide his family with a comfortable competence.

Students will gain competence in a wide range of skills.

He questioned the competence of the government.

Doctors have to constantly update their knowledge in order to maintain their professional competence.

Many legal issues are within the competence of individual states rather than the federal government.

Typing is considered by most employers to be a basic competence.

Employees must demonstrate competence in certain skills before they can work independently.

I can answer your question if it's within my competence.

I feel that my competence is being called into question here.

Mr Stevens' appointment was a typical case of promoting a man beyond his level of competence.

Word forms

noun
singular: competence
plural: competences
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