American Dictionary
Definition competence in American English
competence noun
noun
/ˈkɑmpɪtəns/
1
the ability to do something in a satisfactory or effective way
Example
He demonstrated thorough competence in dealing with the issues.
1.2
a skill needed for doing a particular job or carrying out a particular task
Example
The research looks at ways of improving student communicative competences through teaching in English.
