능력, 역량, 실력
The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
예문:
"The candidate demonstrated high technical competence during the interview."
"Continuous training is essential to maintain professional competence in this field."
권한, 관할권, 법적 자격
The legal authority of a court or official body to deal with a particular matter.
예문:
"The international tribunal questioned whether the case fell within its competence."
"The regional council exceeded its competence by passing the new environmental law."
언어 능력, 언어 지식
A speaker's subconscious, intuitive knowledge of the rules of their language.
예문:
"Chomsky distinguished between linguistic competence and actual performance."
"A native speaker's grammatical competence allows them to recognize incorrect syntax instantly."
생활비, 수입, 소득
An income large enough to live on comfortably, often from an unearned source.
예문:
"After years of frugal living, he finally inherited a modest competence from his uncle."
"She retired early, having secured a competence that allowed her to travel the world."
반응력, 수용성, 기능성
The ability of a cell to take up extracellular DNA or the ability of an organ to function normally.
예문:
"The researchers tested the competence of the bacterial cells to undergo transformation."
"Immunological competence is vital for the body to defend itself against pathogens."