competence
n. C / Un. the ability to do a job or a task well. It means you have the right skills and knowledge to meet a specific standard.
n. the ability to perform a task or fulfill a role effectively and efficiently. Often used in professional or legal contexts to describe a person's fitness for a specific duty.
The manager questioned his competence after the project failed.
The new certification program ensures that all employees reach a minimum level of technical competence before working on-site.
While the candidate possessed impressive academic credentials, the board remained skeptical regarding her practical competence in managing a large-scale international workforce during a period of economic instability.
Uncountable when referring to the general quality of being capable; countable when referring to a specific skill or a legal authority.
he has a high competencyhe has high competenceWhile 'competency' is a word, 'competence' is the standard noun for the general quality of being capable; 'competency' is usually reserved for specific professional skills.