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com·pe·tence
 competence
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- pronunciation:
- kam
p
thns
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the state of being capable, qualified, or sufficient.
- synonyms:
- ability, capability, capacity, proficiency, qualification, skill, sufficiency
- antonyms:
- inadequacy, incompetence
- similar words:
- adequacy, efficacy, expertise, facility, faculty, fitness, might, power, readiness, stuff
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| definition 2: |
sufficient means, such as money or property, to make a living.
- synonyms:
- livelihood, means, wherewithal
- similar words:
- affluence, fortune, funds, goods, income, money, property, resources, sufficiency, support, wealth
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| definition 3: |
in law, the state or quality of being legally qualified, capable, or of sound mind.
judge one's competence to testify- synonyms:
- capacity, soundness
- antonyms:
- incompetence, unfitness
- similar words:
- capability, power, qualification, reasonableness, sanity, sensibleness
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| related words: |
ability, caliber, knack, know-how, mastery, prowess, understanding |
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| derivation: |
competency (n.) |
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