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bekwaamheid — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ability noun The capacity or power to do something.
  • adeptness noun The quality of being adept.
  • competence noun The skill and ability needed to do something well.
  • competency noun The ability or skill needed to perform a particular task; near-identical to competence.
  • prowess noun Exceptional skill or ability in a particular activity.
  • skill noun An ability to do something well, usually gained through learning or practice.

Senses

bekwaamheid is used for these senses in English:

  • ability (countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
  • adeptness The quality of being adept.
  • competence (countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
  • competency The ability to perform some task; competence.
  • prowess (uncountable) Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency.
  • skill A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.

ability — full definition

  1. noun The capacity or power to do something.
  2. noun A particular skill or talent.

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