Definition of Competence
Competence
com·pe·tence
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
having the ability and being capable of doing or understanding something;
e.g. He had the competence to do well, but was so nervous that he still failed the test.
(noun)
the legal admissibility or qualification based on the meeting of certain minimum requirements;
e.g. The judge will determine his competence for juvenile court.
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"A moment of choice is a moment of truth. It's the testing point of our character and our competence." -- Stephen R Covey
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