Synonyms of the word

competence

• n. (uncountable) The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
• n. (countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state…
• n. (dated) A sustainable income.
• n. (countable) In law, the legal authority to deal with a matter.

ability

• n. (obsolete) Suitableness.
• n. (uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do; capacity of doing something; having…
• n. The legal wherewithal to act.
• n. (now limited to Scotland dialects) Physical power.
• n. (archaic) Financial ability.
• n. (uncountable) A unique power of the mind; a faculty.
• n. (countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.

competency

• n. (obsolete) A sufficient supply (of).
• n. (obsolete) A sustainable income.
• n. The ability to perform some task; competence.
• n. (law) Meeting specified qualifications to perform.
• n. (linguistics) Implicit knowledge of a language’s structure.