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competence
nounfemininegeneral usevery common/kõpɨˈtẽsiɐ/com·pe·tên·ci·a
Definitions
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The ability, skill, or knowledge to do something successfully.
Usage examples
“Her professional competence is widely recognized.”
“The course aims to develop key competences in communication.”
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Antonyms
Common combinations
professional competencelinguistic competencecore competences
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The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
Usage examples
“The case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.”
“This matter is outside my jurisdiction.”
Common combinations
territorial jurisdictionlegal jurisdictionexclusive jurisdiction