noun
- the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
- the legal authority or qualification to deal with a particular matter
Usage: legal
Examples
- She demonstrated her competence in mathematics by solving complex problems.
- The job requires technical competence in computer programming.
- His competence as a manager was questioned after the project failed.
- The court ruled that the case fell within their competence.
- Professional competence is essential for career advancement.
- The teacher assessed each student’s competence in reading comprehension.