competence

Example Sentences

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"The Volkswagen company's activities in the defence sector would rather focus on military transport, because that is our core competence."

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally” conveys professionalism and competence but is seriously lacking in imagination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Health policy in the EU is a national competence, but by proposing the existing "European Social Fund Plus" the Commission says each member state can decide how they use it.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Just care — delivered with competence and a smile.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

A person's knowledge, skills, and competence were unimportant.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow