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competence

UK
/ˈkɒmpɪtəns/
US
/ˈkɑːmpɪtəns/

Translations

competencenoun
competences
pl
UK
/ˈkɒmpɪtəns/
US
/ˈkɑːmpɪtəns/
compétenceEn droit.
The court's competence to hear the case was challenged by the defense attorney.
La compétence du tribunal pour connaître de l'affaire a été contestée par l'avocat de la défense.
The job requires a high level of competence in both written and spoken communication.
Le poste exige un haut niveau de compétence en communication écrite et orale.
Her competence in handling complex projects is well recognized by her peers.
Sa compétence dans la gestion de projets complexes est bien reconnue par ses pairs.
compétenceEn linguistique.
Children acquire linguistic competence long before they learn formal grammar.
Les enfants acquièrent la compétence linguistique bien avant d'apprendre la grammaire formelle.
compétenceEn biologie.
Bacterial competence peaks during the late logarithmic phase, allowing plasmid DNA to be incorporated.
La compétence bactérienne atteint un pic à la fin de la phase logarithmique, ce qui permet l'incorporation de l'ADN plasmidique.
Additional translations
aptitude
Synonyms
expertise
competency
aptitude
qualification
skill
proficiency
capability
ability
competenceadjective
UK
/ˈkɒm.pɪ.təns/
US
/ˈkɑːm.pə.təns/
Used attributively in combinations such as "competence assessment"
de compétenceEmploi attributif ; se traduit souvent par une tournure prépositionnelle.
The company implemented a competence assessment system for all managers.
L'entreprise a mis en place un système d'évaluation de compétence pour tous les cadres.

Definitions

competencenoun
The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
Her competence in handling complex projects is well recognized by her peers.
The legal authority of a court or other body to deal with a particular matter.
The court's competence to hear the case was challenged by the defense attorney.
A person's range of skills or knowledge.
The job requires a high level of competence in both written and spoken communication.
In linguistics, the implicit knowledge of a language that enables a speaker to produce and understand an unlimited number of sentences.
Children acquire linguistic competence long before they learn formal grammar.
In biology, the ability of a cell, tissue, or organism to take up genetic material or to respond to a specific inductive stimulus.
Bacterial competence peaks during the late logarithmic phase, allowing plasmid DNA to be incorporated.
competenceadjective
Used attributively before another noun to indicate relevance to the development, measurement, or presence of competence.
The company implemented a competence assessment system for all managers.
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