competences

Meanings

• The ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently.

  - "He has excellent competences in programming."
  - "Her competences in public speaking are remarkable."

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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 competences
abilities , capabilities , competency , proficiencies

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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The term 'competences' comes from the French language, where it means 'capabilities' or 'abilities'.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"Which French word is translated to the English term 'competences'?", "answer"=>"The French word 'compétences' is translated to the English term 'competences'."}

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Related Concepts

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1. Skills: Skills are the abilities to perform specific tasks efficiently and effectively. Competences can be considered as a broader concept that includes skills as one of its components.

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Culture

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In various cultures and societies, the concept of competences has been valued and emphasized. For instance, in some educational systems, students are encouraged to develop a wide range of competences to prepare them for success in their future careers.

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