Looking for the meaning of the word COMPETENCES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of COMPETENCES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Competence
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒmpɪt(ə)ns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Short Definition:ability to do something
Examples:- courses to improve the competence of staff
- the players displayed varying degrees of competence
Definition:
an income large enough to live on, typically an unearned one
Short Definition:income one can live on
Examples:- he found himself with an ample competence and no obligations
Variant Forms:
- competency
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