competence

• Sustantivo que denota la capacidad, habilidad o conocimiento necesarios para realizar eficazmente una tarea o función; también puede referirse a la autoridad o aptitud legal de una persona o institución.

A noun referring to the ability, skill, or knowledge required to perform a task or role effectively.

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1. Ability or skillB2formal

   The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.

   Competencia (habilidad)

   • She demonstrated great competence in handling the project.
   • His competence in programming is widely recognized.
   • The manager assessed the team's competence before assigning tasks.

   Sinónimosabilityaptitudecapabilitycapacityexpertisemasteryproficiencyskill

   Antónimosincapabilityincompetenceinefficiencyineptitude

2. C1formal

   The legal authority or jurisdiction of a court or official to deal with a particular matter.

   Competencia (jurisdicción)

   • The case falls within the competence of the federal court.
   • The judge questioned the competence of the witness to testify.
   • The committee has the competence to approve the budget.

   Sinónimosauthoritycognizancejurisdictionmandatepowerpurviewremit