Capability vs Competence

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Capability

Top 2000 (comune)C1noun

Competence

Top 2000 (comune)C1noun
 CapabilityCompetence
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkɒmpɪtəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɑːmpɪtəns/"]/
SignificatoThe ability to do something.the ability to do something well
EsempioHer capability as a leader impressed everyone at the meeting.Her competence in multiple languages impresses her colleagues.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 2000 (comune)Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFRC1C1
Categoria grammaticalenounnoun
Collocazioniadvanced, enhanced, limited, demonstrate, have, possess, beyond somebody’s capability, within somebody’s capability, capability for, advanced, enhanced, limited, demonstrate, have, possess, beyond somebody’s capability, within somebody’s capability, capability forgreat, 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
Contrariincapability, inabilityincompetence, ineptitude
Errori comuniConfusing with 'capacity' which refers to volume or quantity., Using it as a verb instead of a noun., Misplacing the emphasis in pronunciation.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'.
Note d'usoUse 'capability' in professional or academic contexts to discuss skills or potential. It's not commonly used in casual conversations.Use 'competence' in contexts such as job skills or educational achievements. Avoid in very casual conversations; prefer 'skill' or 'ability' instead.

Domande frequenti: Capability vs Competence

Qual è la differenza tra Capability e Competence?

Capability: The ability to do something. Competence: the ability to do something well

Capability e Competence sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Capability: C1, Competence: C1 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Capability e Competence?

Capability: noun, Competence: noun.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Capability: Her capability as a leader impressed everyone at the meeting. Competence: Her competence in multiple languages impresses her colleagues.

Posso usare Capability e Competence in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Capability e Competence sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.

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