competence

Phonetic Respelling: [ kom-pi-tuhns ]

Definition:

n. the ability to do what is needed; the state of being capable qualified or sufficient

Sentence:

This examination tests the student's competence to drive safely.

More example sentences:

This examination tests the student's competence to drive safely.

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That comment was a scurrilous assault on her competence.

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Synonyms:

ability; capability; capacity; proficiency

Antonyms:

inadequacy; incompetence

How many syllables in competence?

3 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide competence into syllables:

com-pe-tence

Competence rhymes:

Three Syllable Rhymes
- competence
Four Syllable Rhymes
- in

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