Sentences with competence
com·pe·tence
C c - His competence as an economist had been reinforced by his successful fight against inflation. [+ as]
- He hired her because of her competence as an accountant.
- Doctors trained overseas may be screened for their medical knowledge and clinical competence before they begin work as GPs in Australia.
- One of the distinguishing marks of a professional occupation is that competence to practise is peer.
- That question is out with the competence of this court and must be taken to a higher court.
- Joining the debate over uneven reading competence in schools.