Cool MateMeaning of Competence
the ability to do something well
Competence in a sentence
- Her competence in multiple languages impresses her colleagues.
- The job requires a high level of competence in computer programming.
- Competence is essential for success in any professional field.
- He demonstrated his competence through a series of successful projects.
- The teacher assessed the students' competence in mathematical skills.
How to use Competence
Use 'competence' in contexts such as job skills or educational achievements. Avoid in very casual conversations; prefer 'skill' or 'ability' instead.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'compete' and how you need competence to win.
Related words
Collocations with Competence
Synonyms for Competence
- skill
- ability
- proficiency
- capability
- expertise
Opposites of Competence
- incompetence
- ineptitude
Common mistakes with Competence
- Confused with 'competency'; both refer to abilities but 'competence' is broader.
- Misused as a verb; 'competence' is always a noun.
- Spelling errors, especially with the second 'e'.
Compare Competence with Skill, Ability, Capability, Expertise
Competence appears in
Competence in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كفاءة
القدرة على فعل شيء ما بشكل جيد
- Bengaliবাংলা
যোগ্যতা
কোনো কিছু ভালোভাবে করার ক্ষমতা
- GermanDeutsch
Kompetenz
die Fähigkeit, etwas gut zu tun
- SpanishEspañol
Competencia
la habilidad de hacer algo bien
- Persianفارسی
صلاحیت
توانایی انجام کاری به خوبی
- FrenchFrançais
Compétence
la capacité de faire quelque chose bien
- Hindiहिन्दी
योग्यता
किसी काम को अच्छे से करने की क्षमता
- ItalianItaliano
Competenza
la capacità di fare qualcosa bene
- PortuguesePortuguês
Competência
a capacidade de fazer algo bem
- RussianРусский
Компетентность
способность хорошо что-то делать
- Urduاردو
قابلیت، اہلیت
کسی کام کو اچھے طریقے سے کرنے کی صلاحیت
- Chinese中文
能力,胜任
能把事情做好
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Frequently asked questions about Competence
What does Competence mean?
the ability to do something well
How do you use Competence in a sentence?
Her competence in multiple languages impresses her colleagues.
Can you give another example of Competence?
The job requires a high level of competence in computer programming.
What are synonyms for Competence?
Common alternatives include skill, ability, proficiency, capability, expertise.
What is the opposite of Competence?
Opposite meanings include incompetence, ineptitude.
What words go with Competence?
It commonly pairs with great, basic, academic, have, demonstrate, display, beyond somebody’s competence, within somebody’s competence, competence as, a level of competence, a standard of competence, formal, exclusive, have, outside somebody/something’s competence, within somebody/something’s competence, an area of competence.
What are common mistakes when using Competence?
Confused with 'competency'; both refer to abilities but 'competence' is broader. Misused as a verb; 'competence' is always a noun. Spelling errors, especially with the second 'e'.
How do you pronounce Competence?
US: /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtəns/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒmpɪtəns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Competence?
Use 'competence' in contexts such as job skills or educational achievements. Avoid in very casual conversations; prefer 'skill' or 'ability' instead.
What CEFR level is Competence?
"Competence" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.