Proficient vs. Competence

By Jaxson

  • Proficient (adjective)

    Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

    “He was a proficient writer with an interest in human nature.”

  • Proficient (noun)

    An expert.

  • Competence (noun)

    The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.

  • Competence (noun)

    The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.

  • Competence (noun)

    A sustainable income.

  • Competence (noun)

    In law, the legal authority to deal with a matter.

    “That question is out with the competence of this court and must be taken to a higher court.”

Wiktionary
  • Proficient (adjective)

    competent or skilled in doing or using something

    “I was proficient at my job”

    “she felt reasonably proficient in Italian”

  • Proficient (noun)

    a person who is proficient

    “he became a proficient in Latin and Greek”

Oxford Dictionary

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