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competence

[kom-pi-tuhns] / ˈkɒm pɪ təns /


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Someone who has accumulated $2 million or more in retirement savings has demonstrated financial discipline and competence.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

Among the advantages, he cited "strong competence of the German industry, debt funding capability from the German state and joint experience within the community" on previous fighter jet projects.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Fighting far away from their usual supply lines, British soldiers froze to death, not for lack of supplies but for lack of competence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

There are performances of warmth, competence, abundance and ease.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

With competence comes a new impatience: Why does anybody put up with the wages we’re paid?

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

Concerns include monitoring the competences of therapists and doctors working for digital apps, and worries about "very aggressive marketing" from some of the private companies behind them.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2021

Instead of "left" versus "right," think of two different core competences.

From Salon Aug. 19, 2020

“It’s the degree of specialization, the number of factories you’d need and the number of competences to make all the different parts,” Fowler said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2018

He’ll also discuss potential changes to EU competences and ways to improve communication between elites and the public.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2016

To fulfill its clients' international business development needs, G.a Communications maintains a close-knit network of competences worldwide.

From Interviews (1998-2001) by Lebert, Marie




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