competence
Pronunciation: [ˈkɒmpɪtəns]
Word
Context: "skills"
(noun) the ability to do something well, especially because you have the right skills or knowledge. It’s like when you practice something enough to be good at it, like riding a bike or solving math problems.
Example
Her competence in math helped her win the math competition.
Example
Lack of competence in reading made it hard for him to understand the book.
Example
What skills do you think are important for showing competence in sports?
Context: "legality"
(noun) the authority or power to make decisions or take action in a specific area. For example, a teacher has competence to manage their classroom, but not to decide school policies.
Example
The committee has the competence to make important decisions about the project.
Example
She was not given the competence to lead the meeting because she was new.
Example
Who has the competence to handle emergency situations in the school?
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