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COMPETENCES Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word competences. (exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word competences. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for COMPETENCES

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expertise
nounn
noun

• skillfulness by virtue of possessing special knowledge

abilities
nounn
noun

• the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

• possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done

aptitudes
nounn
noun

• inherent ability

capabilities
nounn
noun

• the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

• the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment

• an aptitude that may be developed

capacities
nounn
noun

• capability to perform or produce

• the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment

• the amount that can be contained

• the maximum production possible

• a specified function

• (computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive

• an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored

• the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior

• tolerance for alcohol

competencies
nounn
noun

• the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

proficiencies
nounn
noun

• the quality of having great facility and competence

• skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and familiarity

qualifications
nounn
noun

• an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

• the act of modifying or changing the strength of some idea

• a statement that limits or restricts some claim

skills
nounn
noun

• an ability that has been acquired by training

• ability to produce solutions in some problem domain

talents
nounn
noun

• natural abilities or qualities

• a person who possesses unusual innate ability in some field or activity

competency
nounn
noun

• the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

ability
nounn
noun

• the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

• possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done

aptitude
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• inherent ability

knack
nounn
noun

• a special way of doing something

nous
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• common sense

• that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

savoir-faire
nounn
noun

• the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion

Best Hypernyms For COMPETENCES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for competences, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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ability expertise expertness knowledge prowess understanding abilities accomplishments achievements aptitudes attributes capabilities capacities competencies efficiencies experiences gifts proficiencies qualifications qualities skills strengths talents

Alternatives for EXPERTISE

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