Competence
/ˈkɒmpətəns/
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:23 pts10 letters
Definition of Competence
noun
- The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
- The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.
- The system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (performance), cf. :w:linguistic competence.
- A sustainable income.
- The legal authority to deal with a matter.
"That question is out with the competence of this court and must be taken to a higher court."
Anagrams of Competence
No exact anagrams found for "competence". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
c3
o1
m3
p3
e1
t1
e1
n1
c3
e1
Total: 18 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Competence
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Competence"
Competence is a 10-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Competence" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "competence" is a high-scoring word.