Noun
Alt. of Competency
Source: Webster's dictionaryI have no idols. I admire work, dedication and competence. Ayrton Senna
Look for competence not claims. Anthony de Mello
The growth of New England was a result of the aggregate efforts of a busy multitude, each in his narrow circle toiling for himself, to gather competence or wealth. The expansion of New France was the achievement of a gigantic ambition striving to grasp a continent. It was a vain attempt. Francis Parkman
An intellectual may be defined as a man who speaks with general authority about a subject on which he has no particular competence. Irving Kristol
A small competence is best. Latin Proverb
Stay within your level of competence. Sicilian Proverb