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competence 1. Law the state of being legally competent or qualified 2. Embryol the ability of embryonic tissues to react to external conditions in a way that influences subsequent development competence [′käm·pəd·əns] (embryology) The ability of a reacting system to respond to the inductive stimulus during early developmental stages. (geology) The ability of the wind to transport solid particles either by rolling, suspension, or saltation (intermittent rolling and suspension); usually expressed in terms of the weight of a single particle. (hydrology) The ability of a stream, flowing at a given velocity, to move the largest particles. (mining engineering) A property of rock strata which possess sufficient strength to span a mine opening without failure. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| By bundling these key competences, the two companies aim to supply navigation devices that are easy to operate and include innovative, attractive features for different regional markets. NEC LCD Technologies will start to focus on SOG technology as one of its new core competences, and will continue to develop and provide LCD modules of high added-value, while expanding their range of applications to include industrial fields as well as small-sized equipment. The old curriculum, developed in 1985 by the MOE, was under serious criticism for not providing communicative competences for junior high school students. |
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