Definitions for competence
ˈkɒm pɪ tənscom·pe·tence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. competence, competencynoun

   the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. competencenoun

   The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.

2. competencenoun

   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. competencenoun

   A sustainable income.

4. competencenoun

   In law, the legal authority to deal with a matter.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Competence, Competencynoun

   Etymology: from competent.

   1. Such a quantity of any thing as is sufficient, without superfluity.

   Something of speech is to be indulged to common civility, more to intimacies and endearments, and a competency to those recreative discourses which maintain the chearfulness of society. Government of the Tongue.

   2. Such a fortune as, without exuberance, is equal to the necessities of life.

   For competence of life I will allow you,
   That lack of means enforce you not to evil. William Shakespeare, Hen. IV.

   It is no mean happiness to be seated in the mean: superfluity comes sooner by white hairs, but competency lives longer. William Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice.

   A discreet learned clergyman, with a competency fit for one of his education, may be an entertaining, an useful, and sometimes a necessary companion. Jonathan Swift.

   Reason’s whole pleasure, all the joys of sense,
   Lie in three words, health, peace, and competence. Alexander Pope.

   3. [In law] The power or capacity of a judge, or court, for taking cognisance of an affair.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. competence

   Competence refers to the ability or skill required to perform a specific task, job, or function successfully. It involves having the necessary knowledge, capabilities, skills, and experience to complete a task effectively and efficiently. Competence is often measured against set standards to determine the proficiency or aptitude of an individual or a team.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Competencenoun

   alt. of Competency

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Competence

   Competence is the ability of an individual to do a job properly. A competency is a set of defined behaviors that provide a structured guide enabling the identification, evaluation and development of the behaviors in individual employees. The term "competence" first appeared in an article authored by R.W. White in 1959 as a concept for performance motivation. Later, in 1970, Craig C. Lundberg defined the concept in "Planning the Executive Development Program". The term gained traction when in 1973, David McClelland, Ph.D. wrote a seminal paper entitled, "Testing for Competence Rather Than for Intelligence". It has since been popularized by one-time fellow McBer & Company colleague Richard Boyatzis and many others, such as T.F. Gilbert who used the concept in relationship to performance improvement. Its use varies widely, which leads to considerable misunderstanding. Some scholars see "competence" as a combination of knowledge, skills and behavior used to improve performance; or as the state or quality of being adequately or well qualified, having the ability to perform a specific role. For instance, management competency might include systems thinking and emotional intelligence, and skills in influence and negotiation.

Matched Categories

1. • Ability

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'competence' in Nouns Frequency: #2164

How to pronounce competence?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say competence in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of competence in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of competence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of competence in a Sentence

1. R Chamberlain:

   Men are not rich or poor according to what they possess but to what they desire. The only rich man is he that with content enjoys a competence.

2. Darrell Urban Black:

   Supervisors who bully employees reveal their lack of competence in reasoning.

3. Nancy Pelosi:

   They're afraid of the truth. They're afraid of competence, i'm so proud of the work of Chairman Adam Schiff.

4. Loren Weisman:

   Confidence has to be backed up with competence.

5. Klaus Froehlich:

   For me it is a core competence to have the most intelligent car.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=competence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Competence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=competence
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/competence
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=competence