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Competence vs. expertise: what’s the difference?

The short answer

Competence indicates sufficient ability or skill, while expertise suggests a high level of skill or expert knowledge.

What they have in common

Both competence and expertise refer to the ability to perform tasks or understand subjects well.

Examples

competence

  • She demonstrated competence in handling customer inquiries.
  • Competence in programming is required for this position.

expertise

  • His expertise in artificial intelligence is highly regarded.
  • We hired her because of her expertise in financial analysis.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for “competence” and “expertise”

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