单词	competence
释义	competence noun com·​pe·​tence ˈkäm-pə-tən(t)s  1 : the quality or state of being competent: such as a : the quality or state of having sufficient knowledge, judgment, skill, or strength (as for a particular duty or in a particular respect) No one denies her competence as a leader. They have demonstrated their competence in their specialty or subspecialty by passing a comprehensive exam … Rachael Migler b law : legal authority, ability, or admissibility a matter within the competence of a judge to adjudicate c : the knowledge that enables a person to speak and understand a language has demonstrated competence in conversational Arabic compare performance sense 6 d biology : the ability to function or develop in a particular way: such as (1) embryology : the ability of embryonic cells and tissue to undergo differentiation in response to an organizer (see organizer sense 2) (2) microbiology : the capability of bacterial cells to take up exogenous DNA during genetic transformation 2 : a sufficiency of means for the necessities and conveniences of life " … money can only give happiness where there is nothing else to give it. Beyond a competence, it can afford no real satisfaction … " Jane Austen Synonyms ability capability capableness capacity competency faculty See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He trusts in the competence of his doctor. questioned his competence to finish the task without help Recent Examples on the Web The author’s French improves along with his competence at his job. Benjamin Shull, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 The issue is framed at the population-level so providers don’t feel like their medical competence is being called into question, nor that they are being attacked for bias. Akila Muthukumar, STAT, 2 Aug. 2022 To be sure, Harris is a force to be reckoned with if Biden doesn’t run, but questions about her competence mean there will undoubtedly be a primary and the nomination won’t be handed to her. James Pindell, BostonGlobe.com, 25 July 2022 For the past century, and especially the past half-century, there’s been an observable gap in economic competence between the two major parties. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 3 May 2022 Successful leadership in today’s business environment requires advanced abilities in emotional competence. Tony Gambill, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2021 Literacy just means competence or knowledge in a specific area. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 In deciding to trust new business partners, mangers in this region preferred to test the partner’s competence in-person. Martin Rand, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 The names came from the realms of government, business and the military — fame attracted fame, with much of it rooted in the idea that accomplishment in one area meant competence in another. Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2021 See More Word History Etymology see competent First Known Use circa 1640, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Kids Definition competence noun com·​pe·​tence ˈkäm-pə-təns  : the quality or state of being capable Medical Definition competence noun com·​pe·​tence ˈkäm-pət-ən(t)s  : the quality or state of being functionally adequate assess the competence of the immune system : as a : the properties of an embryonic field that enable it to respond in a characteristic manner to an organizer b : readiness of bacteria to undergo genetic transformation Legal Definition competence noun com·​pe·​tence ˈkäm-pə-təns  : the quality or state of being competent: as a : possession of sufficient knowledge or skill b : legal authority, ability, or admissibility a court of general competence the competence of witnesses challenge the competence of the evidence competence noun as in ability the physical or mental power to do something questioned his competence to finish the task without help Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance ability capacity competency capability aptitude talent skill faculty capableness equipment instinct knack reason prowess understanding facility gift intelligence dexterity resourcefulness usefulness adequacy endowment influence address resources effectiveness aptness potency fitness adroitness gray matter might deftness means ken stuff hand effectualness wherewithal puissance staying power form Antonyms & Near Antonyms incompetence incompetency incapacity disability ineptitude inability ineptness incapability helplessness weakness paralysis impotence deficiency powerlessness inadequacy impairment defectiveness ineffectiveness uselessness ineffectuality inefficacy incapableness ineffectualness incapacitation inadequateness debilitation disablement inefficaciousness See More
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