as in abilities
the physical or mental power to do something
questioned his competence to finish the task without help
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Recent Examples of competences
Over billions of years, increasingly greater competences evolved.
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Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Jonny Thomson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competences
Noun
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Many are discouraged by a lack of confidence in their abilities, limited exposure to what the field actually involves, and little awareness of the range of careers cybersecurity offers.—
Tarika Barrett,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Classes are accessible to all levels and abilities.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Whether a young child is learning to pour carefully or an Elementary student is learning to manage time, responsibilities, and relationships, these everyday experiences build essential competencies.—
Jose Bolaños,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The key is to define precisely the competencies, experience and leadership attributes the CEO must have to perform the role effectively, considering the challenges the organization will face over the next five to 10 years.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Competences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competences. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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