com·pe·tence noun ˈkäm-pə-tən(t)s
Competence is the ability to do something well : the quality or state of being competent.

Possessing the qualities or values of time keeping, integrity, social ability, and skills that are required to be able to fulfill a certain commission.

Full Definition of COMPETENCE

a : the properties of an embryonic field that enables an organism to respond in a moral or characteristic manner which lines up with the constitution of an organization.

<The state of being responsible>

b : readiness of bacteria to undergo genetic transformation.

Competence is the knowledge that enables a person to speak, understand a language or the meaning of the words he/she hears, and also be able to socialize with others — compare performance 6
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