COMPETENCE


Meaning of COMPETENCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkɔmpɪtəns ]

n. (also competency) 1 (often foll. by for, or to + infin.) ability; the state of being competent. 2 an income large enough to live on, usu. unearned. 3 Law the legal capacity (of a court, a magistrate, etc.) to deal with a matter.

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.