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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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