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Another word for competence

competence Synonyms

competence

n.

Adequate income
subsistence, provision, sufficient means; see income, subsistence 2, support 3.
Qualification
capability, skill, fitness, proficiency; see ability 1, 2.

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Another word for competence

noun

Physical, mental, financial, or legal power to perform:
ability, capability, capacity, competency, faculty, might. See ability
(Law)
Conferred power:
authority, faculty, mandate, right. (Law) competency. See ability

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So that while we admire the variety of his work, we also admire the competence of his effort.
Our consensus is that he must be fired for his lack of competence.
Only in matters of foreign politics and war was their competence restricted.
The competence of the Russian parliament' thus constituted is strictly limited.
The high average in Sardinia is chiefly due to cases within the competence of the conciliation offices.

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