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The definition of competence
5 Definitions of: competence
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- noun, the condition of being capable; ability
- noun, a sufficient income to live on
- noun, the state of being legally competent or qualified
- noun, embryol the ability of embryonic tissues to react to external conditions in a way that influences subsequent development
- noun, linguistics (in transformational grammar) the form of the human language faculty, independent of its psychological embodiment in actual human beings. Compare performance, langue, parole
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| Synonyms: | talent, ability, skill, capacity, expertise, proficient, competent, capability, fitness, adequate | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | inadequate |
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of competence