competences
Skills one possesses
Competences is the plural of competence, referring to abilities or areas of expertise.
In British English and European professional contexts, competences often specifically means defined skills or qualifications required for a job or role: The training program develops core competences in leadership and communication.
American English typically uses competencies for this sense.
Inborn aptitude
- knackInnate ease at something
- flairStylish natural aptitude
- giftItem given freely
- abilityPower to do something
potential · propensity · inclination · facility · intuition · intelligence · aptness · quickness
Complete skill or control
- fluencySmooth linguistic command
- adeptnessHighly developed ability
- skillfulnessCompetence from practice
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
accomplishment · finesse · polish · precision · artistry · craftsmanship · dexterity · prowess
Concentrated expertise in one field
- knowledgeUnderstood facts and skills
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- masteryComplete skill or control
- connoisseurshipRefined evaluative expertise
subject matter · deep understanding · technical knowledge · qualifications · credentials · certification
Acquiring new competencies
- educationSystematic development of mind
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- apprenticeshipLearning trade through employment
internship · coaching · workshop · coursework · instruction · professional development · upskilling · reskilling
talent
Inborn aptitude
ability · potential · propensity · inclination · facility · intuition · intelligence · aptness · quickness · sharpness
mastery
Complete skill or control
- fluencySmooth linguistic command
- adeptnessHighly developed ability
- skillfulnessCompetence from practice
expertise · accomplishment · finesse · polish · precision · artistry · craftsmanship · dexterity · prowess · know-how
specialization
Concentrated expertise in one field
- knowledgeUnderstood facts and skills
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- masteryComplete skill or control
connoisseurship · subject matter · deep understanding · technical knowledge · qualifications · credentials · certification
skills development
Acquiring new competencies
- educationSystematic development of mind
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
apprenticeship · internship · coaching · workshop · coursework · instruction · professional development · upskilling · reskilling · on-the-job training
- emploiemploye, interim, CV, candidature, travail
- EUEuropean Commission, European Union, Austria, European Parliament, Belgium
- EU lawTreaty of Rome, acquis communautaire, directives, transposition, direct effect
- développementexpansion, evolution, amelioration, maturation, innovation
competencesincompetences
Instances of lacking capability
incompetencies · incompetence · inabilities · incapacities · inadequacies
competencesdisqualifications
Rulings of ineligibility
incapacities · restrictions · prohibitions · exclusions · limitations
- mental competenceSoundness of reasoning ability
- competency testsAssessments measuring adequate skill
- core competencyPrimary business strength
- competency mappingCataloging workforce abilities systematically
- core competenciesOrganization's distinguishing capabilities
- competency examAssessment of required abilities