competence

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French compétence, from Late Latin competentia. Doublet of competency.

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Synonyms

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