competence
/ˈkɑmpɪtəns/
noun
- The ability to do something well or effectively.
- You need to demonstrate competence in several areas to get the job.
- Her competence in math earned her a scholarship.
- The manager was praised for his competence in handling difficult customers.
- A skill or area of knowledge that someone is good at.
- She listed her competences on her resume, including project management and data analysis.
- Public speaking is one of his core competences.
- The training program helps employees develop new competences.
- The legal authority or qualification to do something.
- The case was dismissed because the judge lacked competence in that jurisdiction.
- The court questioned the witness's competence to testify.
- Only doctors have the competence to prescribe medication.
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