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competence::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | competency |
| Type of | ability |
| Has types | fitness, linguistic competence, proficiency |
| Derivation | competent |
Examples of competence
competence
Both parents and teachers of the children were surveyed about social competence.
From the sciencedaily.com
It's already been determined that experience or competence is not a requirement.
From the economist.com
The competence and judgement of the social worker involved was never questioned.
From the guardian.co.uk
It's high time for a vote of total no-confidence in his policies and competence.
From the guardian.co.uk
The blindside encapsulated a Welsh display of control, competence and composure.
From the independent.co.uk
This is difficult for new leaders as they are intent on proving competence, etc.
From the forbes.com
Competence rarely if ever sees ministers being axed completely from the Cabinet.
From the nzherald.co.nz
And a basic competence in statistics, science and ethics would also be on order.
From the economist.com
But now Italy has thrown Berlusoni out they have some hope, and some competence.
From the scienceblogs.com
- The quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
- (competent) properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient; "a competent typist"
- (competent) adequate for the purpose; "a competent performance"
- In microbiology, genetics, cell biology and molecular biology, competence is the ability of a cell to take up extracellular ("naked") DNA from its environment. ...
- Competence is a standardized requirement for an individual to properly perform a specific job. It encompasses a combination of knowledge, skills and behavior utilized to improve performance. ...
- In American law, competence concerns the mental capacity of an individual to participate in legal proceedings. Defendants that do not possess sufficient "competence" are usually excluded from criminal prosecution, while witnesses found not to possess requisite competence cannot testify. ...
- The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role; The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task; A sustainable income; In law, the legal authority to deal with a matter
- (competent) Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications; Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question
- (Competences) Combination of different resources into capabilities and later competences; being something that the firm is really good at.
