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      competence
      noun
      (uncountable) The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
      (countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
      (linguistics) The system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (performance), cf. linguistic competence.
      (countable, law, politics) the legal authority to deal with a matter.
      (geology) The degree to which a rock is resistant to deformation or flow.
      (dated) A sustainable income.
      Roots
      petopet- · Latin · seek, strive
      Synonyms for competence
      competencynproficiencynskillfulnessnexpertisenabilitynadroitnessncapabilitynprowessndexteritynadeptnessndeftnessnmasterynresourcefulnessntalentnvirtuosityn
      Words related to competence
      omnicompetencenomnicompetentadjexpertnessnskillsnaptitudenqualificationsnprofessionalismncompetentadjtrustworthinessnacumennincompetencynincompetencendependabilityndeskillcogencyncredibilitynassertivenessnknowledgenconfidencenprobitynreliabilitynexcellencenaptnessndecisivenessndependablenessn

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