Translation
skill, competence; ability
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Word origin
From Latin competentia, from competere ('to be fitting, to be capable').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- competentia
- English cognates
- competence, competent
Grammar
Examples
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She is very competent at work.
avalia .
The school assesses the students' skills.
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He lacks the competence to lead the team.
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competência: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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