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"Competence" vs. "expertise": distinguishing mastery from proficiency
Anwar Kareem 04/10/2024, 08:33English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "competence" and "expertise" refer to the ability to perform tasks or understand subjects well.
What is different?
"Competence" indicates sufficient ability or skill, while "expertise" suggests a high level of skill or expert knowledge.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Competence- She demonstrated competence in handling customer inquiries.
- Competence in programming is required for this position.
- His expertise in artificial intelligence is highly regarded.
- We hired her because of her expertise in financial analysis.
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