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competence

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒmpɪtəns]

Word

Learn how to use competence in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce competence

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒmpɪtəns]

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