Word study 2, competence n. a. [U] the ability and skill needed to do a particular job b [Ul a special area of knowledge Examples: 1 No one questioned his competence as a doctor. a It is not within my competence to make such judgment. W E To be continued on the next BACW B T L E Lesson 5—Angels on a Pin I. Word Study 2. competence n. a. [U] the ability and skill needed to do a particular job b. [U] a special area of knowledge Examples: No one questioned his competence as a doctor. It is not within my competence to make such judgment. To be continued on the next page