competence

Meanings

• noun

  The ability to perform or use knowledge effectively and correctly.

  - "Her competence in programming languages is impressive."
  - "The team's competence was crucial to the project's success."

• noun

  The state or quality of being able to do something.

  - "He demonstrated a high level of competence in his job interview."
  - "The competence of a surgeon is crucial for patient safety."

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Antonyms

inability , incompetence , ineptitude

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Synonyms

ability , aptitude , competency , knack , nous , savoir-faire

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with competence
compensance , compliance , composance , concession

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Variants

List of all variants of competence that leads to same result
competence , competences

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'competence' meaning 'ability to agree, to come together'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that 'competence' is also used in the context of criminal law to refer to the ability of a defendant to understand the proceedings against them?

2. Competence can be assessed through various methods, including interviews, observations, and standardized tests.

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Related Concepts

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1. Expertise: A deep knowledge or mastery of a particular subject or skill.

2. Proficiency: A high level of skill or ability in a particular area.

3. Competency: The ability to perform a job or task to a satisfactory standard.

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Culture

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Competence is a valued trait in various domains such as business, education, and healthcare. It is often associated with professionalism, expertise, and reliability.

How to Memorize "competence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person confidently completing a task with ease.
   - Imagine a well-oiled machine functioning smoothly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'competence' with the image of a competent person.
   - Link it to the feeling of trust and confidence in someone's abilities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'C' for 'ability to perform or use knowledge effectively and correctly', and 'P' for 'The state or quality of being able to do something'.

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