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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Fuller could easily be a game-day active player because of those special teams abilities.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the past, even when Gobert has done his job to the best of anyone’s abilities, Jokic has often found answers in the form of knocking down outside jumpers or by flashing his feathery touch in the midrange.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Structured interviews, where each interviewer focuses on specific competencies, can also improve efficiency during the hiring process.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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In the program, students will develop the core competencies needed to lead with integrity and drive meaningful organizational change.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Competences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competences. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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