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competence

[kom-pi-tuhns] / ˈkɒm pɪ təns /


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But having a diploma on the wall is no guarantee of your lawyer’s competence or ethics.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

And then there’s a second issue, which I think might even be at least as important, which is the competence of the implementation.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

“Technology can assist legal practice, but it does not replace an attorney’s duty of competence, diligence, and honesty.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The crew handled the systems with competence and grace.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Secondary, College, and Graduate Education Once students reach high school, the problem of teacher competence becomes more critical.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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