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competence

The word “competence” has 3 syllables: com-pe-tence

It's pronounced as /ˈkɑːmpɪtəns/

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In the thesaurus, “competence” has 43 synonyms and 28 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for competence along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for competence

Antonyms for competence

Meanings of competence

  • noun
    1. The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
    2. The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.
    3. The system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (performance), cf. :w:linguistic competence.
    4. A sustainable income.
    5. The legal authority to deal with a matter.
    6. The degree to which a rock is resistant to deformation or flow.

Example Sentences

  • Her competence in managing complex projects impressed the entire team.
  • The company evaluates employees based on their competence and performance.
  • His competence as a leader was evident during the crisis.
  • The training program aims to enhance workers’ competence in technical skills.
  • Lack of competence can lead to errors and inefficiency in the workplace.

On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to competence, such as: ability, address, adequacy, adroitness, aptitude, aptness, capability.

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