competence
Example Sentences
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Not for wit or competence or any of the reasons for which Clare had been chosen, but for her kindness.
From Literature
No one, regardless of race or background, can practice medicine in the U.S. without demonstrating the competence to do so.
"The Volkswagen company's activities in the defence sector would rather focus on military transport, because that is our core competence."
From Barron's
"We need to make those decisions. It's really frustrating. We need to bring competence which is the most important thing."
From BBC
Under the old guidance on curricular standards, schools were advised to mind their “cultural competence and healthcare disparities.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
