De competentie
Example: De competentie om effectief te communiceren is essentieel in ons werk.
Definition
"De competentie" refers to the ability or skill to effectively perform a specific task or role. It encompasses knowledge, experience, and behavior that enable a person to achieve desired outcomes, such as the competence to communicate effectively in a work environment.
Etymology
The word "de competentie" comes from the Latin 'competentia,' meaning suitability or adequacy. It entered Dutch through French and has retained its meaning related to capability and qualifications. Did you know? The term originally implied legal jurisdiction before evolving to mean personal ability.
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"De competentie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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