competence

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Ridley Scott’s 2015 adaptation of Weir’s novel “The Martian” proved the point by turning competence and problem-solving into a mainstream hit with a wry sense of humor.

From Los Angeles Times

He called the loans potentially criminal and wrote, “at a minimum, the conduct at issue exhibits the sort of gross negligence in financial transactions that calls into question your competence and trustworthiness.”

From Salon

Of those 41% are either competent or fluent in English, while 59% are either new to English, in early acquisition or developing competence in the language.

From BBC

In its ruling on Tuesday, the ECJ said that while marriage rules fell within each member state's competence, "countries were required to comply with EU law in exercising that competence".

From BBC

But using my cleaver has taught me a little more patience and a bit more competence.

From The Wall Street Journal