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competencia — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • accountability noun Being responsible for one's actions and expected to explain or answer for them.
  • 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.
  • competition noun A contest in which people or organizations try to win a prize or come out on top.
  • contest noun A competition in which people try to win or achieve the best result.
  • expertise noun Specialized skill or deep knowledge in a particular area.
  • literacy noun The ability to read and write.
  • proficiency noun A high level of skill or competence at something.
  • remit verb To send money, especially as a payment.

Senses

competencia is used for these senses in English:

  • accountability (military) The obligation imposed by law or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping an accurate record of property, documents, or funds.
  • 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.
  • competence (countable, law, politics) the legal authority to deal with a matter.
  • competition (uncountable) The action of competing.
  • contest (countable) A competition.
  • expertise Great skill or knowledge in a particular field or hobby.
  • literacy (by extension) The ability to understand and evaluate something.
  • proficiency Ability, skill, competence.

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