competence

noun (competence, uncountable; a competence — formal)

«competence» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Competence is the ability to do something well enough or properly. tree →
(formal) A skill someone has: core competences. tree →

In the lessons

Used in reports, jobs and school assessment (competence in reading), law (competence to make decisions) and safety (only competent people use the machines).

Examples

She showed great competence on the football pitch. tree →
Swimming competence is checked before the trip. tree →
The pilot's competence kept everyone safe. tree →
Reading competence improves with practice. tree →
The court questioned his competence to manage money. tree →
Her competence with computers helped the whole class. tree →

Note

Opposite: incompetence. Adjective: competent. Do not confuse with «competition». Also spelled «competency» (plural competencies).

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «competence» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«competence» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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