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compete verb

  /kəm.ˈpiːt/
  • To be in battle or in a rivalry with another for the same thing, position, or reward; to contend
  • To take part in a contest, game or similar event
 konkurrieren, streiten, messen

competence noun

  /ˈkɒmpətəns/
  • (countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill.
 Kompetenz, Befugnis, Zuständigkeit, Befähigung, Können, Sachkunde
  • (countable, law, politics) the legal authority to deal with a matter.
 Befugnis, Zuständigkeit
  • (dated) A sustainable income.
 Einkommen, Unterhalt

competent adjective

  /ˈkɒmpətənt/
  • Having sufficient skill, knowledge, ability, or qualifications.
 kompetent, zuständig
  • (legal) Having jurisdiction or authority over a particular issue or question.
 zuständig

competency noun

  /ˈkɑm.pə.tən.si/ , /ˈkɒm.pə.tən.si/
  • (linguistics) Implicit knowledge of a language’s structure.
 Befugnis
Fassungsvermöge
  • The ability to perform some task; competence.
 Fähigkeit
  • (legal) Meeting specified qualifications to perform.
 Qualifikation
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