Get to know Competence better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like competency or ability. In Dutch this translates to competentie.
Competence meaning
- The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
- The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
- The system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (performance), cf. linguistic competence.
Synonyms of Competence
Competence vertaling naar Nederlands
Using Competence
- The main meaning on this page is: The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role. | The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill. | The system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (performance), cf. linguistic competence.
- Useful related words include: competency, ability, incompetence.
- Possible Dutch translations are: competentie, bekwaamheid, bevoegdheid.
- In the example corpus, competence often appears in combinations such as: competence and, and competence, the competence.
Context around Competence
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 3 middle, 11 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Competence
- In this selection, "competence" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 21.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, technical, linguistic, induce, citation, stimulating and trust stand out and add context to how "competence" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include about its competence and and induce competence citation formation. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "competence" sits close to words such as adorned, breathtaking and burrow, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with competence
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Competence trust is fundamentally different than character trust. (8 words)
It offers promotion prospects and conveys the promise of competence. (10 words)
His competence, diligence, and professionalism have been outstanding throughout his tenure. (11 words)
Roger Nunn considers different types of competence in relation to the teaching of English as an International Language, arguing that linguistic competence has yet to be adequately addressed in recent considerations of EIL. (33 words)
However, the civil group called on members-elect to choose freely among aspirants jostling for the Speaker of the House of Representatives seat based on their competence, acceptability and experience over the years. (33 words)
Given the hospital’s competence and leading expertise in a wide range of specialties, we are confident that this partnership will benefit the firm and promote comprehensive healthcare support for our employees. (32 words)
Example sentences (20)
Roger Nunn considers different types of competence in relation to the teaching of English as an International Language, arguing that linguistic competence has yet to be adequately addressed in recent considerations of EIL.
When S. pneumonia grows in biofilms, genes are specifically expressed that respond to oxidative stress and induce competence. citation Formation of a biofilm depends on competence stimulating peptide (CSP).
After eight years of faithful stewardship, there are three key attributes that define this great personality and exceptional leader; they are character, competence, and compassion.
Aside from the question of competence because of the abandonment of standards, white patients have to wonder about a black doctor’s attitude toward them.
Competence trust is fundamentally different than character trust.
Despite these benefits, issues of consent, privacy, and technological competence pose significant challenges.
Due to your market talent and competence, you might experience some new accomplishments.
Even if there is no new public safety minister come the fall, the government has much more to fear from very basic — and damning — questions about its competence.
Former public protector Thuli Madonsela is continuing her testimony at the parliamentary inquiry into the competence of her successor Busisiwe Mkhwebane.
Given the hospital’s competence and leading expertise in a wide range of specialties, we are confident that this partnership will benefit the firm and promote comprehensive healthcare support for our employees.
Governor Ravi’s letter said the determination of higher education standards falls within the Union list of the constitution, making it “beyond the competence of the state government”.
He has done enough to campaign for Otti and should allow Ndi Abia to decide who to vote for based on competence, credibility, and capacity, regardless of party affiliation.
He said that, above all else, he has focussed on preserving his seat of power and "values loyalty over competence".
His competence, diligence, and professionalism have been outstanding throughout his tenure.
His conservatism, and that of the movement he founded, were typical of the striving middle classes intent on technical competence and rational administration.
His principles, competence, and portrayal by Stephen Dillane won the character a large fanbase.
However, the civil group called on members-elect to choose freely among aspirants jostling for the Speaker of the House of Representatives seat based on their competence, acceptability and experience over the years.
It is essential to focus on the shop’s technical competence.
It offers promotion prospects and conveys the promise of competence.
It's better for their career long-term if they try to channel the energy into increasing their competence and marketability so that they can find jobs elsewhere.
Common combinations with competence
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- competence and 45×
- and competence 30×
- the competence 26×
- competence of 19×
- of competence 15×
- competence in 14×
- competence to 11×
- competence as 6×
- professional competence 6×
- competence has 5×