A1 noun 중립 #2,730 가장 일반적인

competence

/ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

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

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
competence
Verb
compete
부사
competently
형용사
competent
관련
competency
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: competence

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
competence
Verb
compete
부사
competently
형용사
competent
관련
competency

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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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자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: competence

관련 단어

majority

C1

The greater number or part of a whole, specifically more than half of a total amount or group. It is often used in political or statistical contexts to describe a group that holds the most power or influence.

method

C1

A systematic, logical, and established procedure for accomplishing a task or conducting research. It implies a structured series of steps designed to achieve a specific result or to gain knowledge in a disciplined manner.

occurrence

C1

An occurrence refers to an instance or event where something happens or exists. In a broader sense, it can also describe the frequency or prevalence of a particular phenomenon within a specific context or dataset.

percent

C1

A mathematical term representing a ratio or proportion out of one hundred. It is used extensively to describe changes, statistics, and probabilities in academic and professional contexts.

percentage

C2

A percentage is a rate, number, or amount in each hundred, used to express a proportion or ratio relative to a whole. In academic contexts, it specifically refers to the quantitative measurement of a subset compared to the total population or data set.

periodic

C2

In an academic or library context, a periodic refers to a publication that is issued at regular intervals, such as a scholarly journal, magazine, or newsletter. It is characterized by its recurring nature and is often archived in series to track the development of research or news over time.

principle

B2

A principle is a fundamental truth, law, or rule that serves as the foundation for a system of belief, behavior, or reasoning. It can also refer to a personal code of conduct that guides how an individual chooses to act in various situations.

requirement

C1

A thing that is needed or wanted; a condition that must be met in order to achieve a specific goal or comply with a rule. In formal and academic settings, it often refers to a compulsory qualification or a mandatory standard of performance.

respond

B2

To say or write something as a reply to a question, statement, or letter, or to react to something by taking action. In academic contexts, it often refers to how an organism, system, or person reacts to a specific stimulus or event.

responsive

C1

Characterized by reacting quickly and positively to suggestions, influences, or stimuli. In technical and academic contexts, it describes a system or organism that adapts efficiently to changing conditions or feedback.

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