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competence

/ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

The ability to do a task well. It means having the right skills or knowledge to complete a job or activity correctly.

أمثلة

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1

He showed great competence in fixing the broken bicycle.

He showed he was very good at fixing the bike.

2

The candidate demonstrated high professional competence during the interview.

The person showed they had the right skills for the job.

3

I really trust her competence when it comes to planning parties.

I believe she is very good at organizing parties.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
competence
Verb
compete
ظرف
competently
صفة
competent
مرتبط
competency
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'Can'. If you have competence, you CAN do the task correctly.

اختبار سريع

The new teacher showed great _______ in the classroom on her first day.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: competence

أمثلة

1

He showed great competence in fixing the broken bicycle.

everyday

He showed he was very good at fixing the bike.

2

The candidate demonstrated high professional competence during the interview.

formal

The person showed they had the right skills for the job.

3

I really trust her competence when it comes to planning parties.

informal

I believe she is very good at organizing parties.

4

The research measures the linguistic competence of second-language learners.

academic

The study looks at how well students can use a new language.

5

Our company values technical competence and strong communication skills.

business

Our business wants people who have good tech skills and talk well.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
competence
Verb
compete
ظرف
competently
صفة
competent
مرتبط
competency

تلازمات شائعة

professional competence having the skills needed for a career
lack of competence not having enough skill to do something
demonstrate competence to show that you are good at something
core competence the most important skill a person or company has
linguistic competence the ability to speak and understand a language

العبارات الشائعة

within one's competence

inside the area of what someone is able to do

cross-cultural competence

the ability to work well with people from different countries

technical competence

the ability to use machines or software correctly

يُخلط عادةً مع

competence vs competition

Competition is a race or contest between people; competence is just the ability to do something well.

competence vs confidence

Confidence is a feeling of being sure, while competence is the actual skill to perform.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use this word when talking about how well someone can perform a job or skill. It is more formal than the word 'ability'.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often say 'competition' when they actually mean 'competence'. For example, they might say 'I have good competition in English' instead of 'competence'.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'Can'. If you have competence, you CAN do the task correctly.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin word 'competentia', which means 'meeting together' or 'agreement'.

أنماط نحوية

Usually an uncountable noun. Commonly followed by 'in' (e.g., competence in math). Can be used in plural form 'competences' in professional standards.
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السياق الثقافي

In many Western work environments, being hired is based on individual competence rather than family name or age.

اختبار سريع

The new teacher showed great _______ in the classroom on her first day.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: competence

كلمات ذات صلة

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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