Relationships Related Term:  function mandate n. ~ 1. Having the basic qualifications to perform a function. - 2. Diplomatics · The mandate and authority given to an office or person to accomplish som [..]

The ability to perform a specific task, action or function successfully Scope Notes: COBIT 5 perspective

Definition Ability to mobilise and use internal resources such as knowledge, skills and attitude, as well as external resources such as databases, colleagues, peers, libraries, instruments etc., to so [..]

The maximum size of particle that a stream can carry.

1590s, "rivalry" (based on compete); c. 1600 "adequate supply;" 1630s, "sufficiency of means for living at ease," from French compétence, from Latin competentia "mee [..]

The application of the required level of knowledge and skills to a particular task. In applying these, a person demonstrates that they understand and use the required level of knowledge and skills.

Ability to perform up to a required standard. [D02493]

Competence is the combination of knowledge, skills and behaviour a jobholder deploys to perform a specific role satisfactorily.  The concept of ‘core competence’ was adapted from the individual attrib [..]

1) The state of being able or qualified to do something -- for example, make a will or testify in court. 2) Authority, authenticity, or admissibility, as in "the competence of the evidence."

the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually (competent) properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient; "a competent typist" ( [..]

n. Adequate qualification or capacity.

in rivers, the maximum particle diameter that can be carried at a given velocity.

Definition The mental capacity to understand the consequences of entering a contract. This is required to enter a contract with an insurer.

The ability to perform a specified task usually involving a combination of technical skill knowledge or understanding and attitude or outlook.

the quality or state of being competent: as a : possession of sufficient knowledge or skill b : legal authority, ability, or admissibility [a court of general ] [the of witnesses] [challenge the ...

The uptake of DNA directly from the environment.

The capacity to meet one’s requirements in an efficient manner. Being endowed with the necessary skills to attain specific goals.

In language, the mastery of the elements (sounds, semantics, and grammar) of a language to be able to make intelligible utterances.

(n) the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

Ability to function according to the cultural rules of more than one cultural system; ability to respond in culturally sensitive and appropriate ways according to the cultural demands of a given situation.

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently in terms of the set criteria (see below).

This term defines what someone is able to do because he has the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the task. It can be different from performance which denotes what someone is actually doing in [..]

The capability to perform acceptably those duties directly related to Patient Care.

The ability of bacterial Cells to take up exogenous DNA and be genetically transformed by it.

The ability of lymphoid Cells to mount a humoral or cellular immune response when challenged by Antigen.

The ability to understand the Nature and effect of the act in which the individual is engaged. (From Black's Law Dictionary, 6th ed).

The capability to perform the duties of one's profession generally, or to perform a particular professional task, with skill of an acceptable quality.

According to Chomsky in his Aspects of the theory of syntax (1965) this is the abstract ability of an individual to speak the language which he/she has learned as native language in his/her childhood. [..]

ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results

The speaker’s appearance of being informed, intelligent, and well prepared.

Being capable.

The ability to understand. A notary should be comfortable that all parties understand what they are signing or affirming, especially when notarizing patients in a hospital who are either elderly, or o [..]

kom-pi-tuhns Ability to perform particular job in compliance with performance standards.

 The ability to apply particular knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to the standard of performance required in specified contexts. 

The Council defines the standard of competence expected of a doctor as the knowledge, skills, attitudes and judgement to practise within his or her scope to a standard acceptable to reasonable peers a [..]

Ability to demonstrate that the Learning Outcomes of the qualification have been achieved.

Sufficient ability or fitness for one's needs. The necessary abilities to be qualified to achieve a certain goal or complete a project.