competence : Definition, Synonyms, Usage in Word Games & More

/ˈkɒmpətəns/

noun

  • The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
  • The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.
  • 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.
  • A sustainable income.
  • The legal authority to deal with a matter.
  • The degree to which a rock is resistant to deformation or flow.

Length of Word competence

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Is competence a Valid Scrabble Word?

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