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competence
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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.


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The students demonstrated an ability to work within their realm of experience using the domains of the ANMC competencies, according to Ms Willsher.
About half of the largest publicly traded companies use competencies in evaluating potential employees, she estimates.
This question can be addressed through the use of competencies and competency models.
 
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