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Competence
ˈkɒmpɪt(ə)n(t)s
Competence definitions
noun
competence
competences
- the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
"courses to improve the competence of staff"
capability ability competency capacity proficiency accomplishment adeptness adroitness knowledge expertise expertness skill skilfulness prowess mastery resources faculties facilities talent bent aptitude artistry virtuosity- 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"
- a speaker's subconscious, intuitive knowledge of the rules of their language
- effective performance of the normal function
- an income large enough to live on, in particular an unearned one
"he found himself with an ample competence and no obligations"