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competence

[kom-pi-tuhns] / ˈkɒm pɪ təns /


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The Aug. 5 letter followed that guide by setting a deadline for a response from Cook and arguing that her alleged conduct bears on her honesty and competence as a financial regulator.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Someone who has accumulated $2 million or more in retirement savings has demonstrated financial discipline and competence.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

Among the advantages, he cited "strong competence of the German industry, debt funding capability from the German state and joint experience within the community" on previous fighter jet projects.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

"It allows people to express frustration about competence, privilege, money and social fairness without directly touching more sensitive subjects," he tells the BBC.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

Multi-part performance in either the vocal or instrumental milieu is cognitively beneficial, and will increase a child’s musical competence.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

These types of companies "will move elsewhere" if they can't find the right IT competences in Sweden, argues Jeppeson.

From BBC Apr. 15, 2026

Instead of "left" versus "right," think of two different core competences.

From Salon Aug. 19, 2020

“It’s the degree of specialization, the number of factories you’d need and the number of competences to make all the different parts,” Fowler said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2018

He’ll also discuss potential changes to EU competences and ways to improve communication between elites and the public.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2016

To fulfill its clients' international business development needs, G.a Communications maintains a close-knit network of competences worldwide.

From Interviews (1998-2001) by Marie Lebert




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