Competence vs. Intention
Difference Between Competence and Intention
Competencenoun
The ability to do something well or efficiently.
Intentionnoun
The action or fact of intending
Are computers capable of intention?.Competencenoun
A range of skill or ability
a task beyond his competence.Intentionnoun
An aim that guides action; an objective
My intention is to learn Russian.Competencenoun
A specific ability or skill
a surprising competence in dealing with animals.Intentionnoun
intentions Purpose with respect to marriage
She worried that his intentions were not honorable.Competencenoun
(Law) The quality or condition of being legally qualified or fit to perform an act.
Intentionnoun
(Medicine) The process by which or the manner in which a wound heals.
Competencenoun
(Microbiology) The ability of bacteria to be genetically transformable.
Intentionnoun
(Archaic) Import; meaning.
Competencenoun
(Medicine) The ability to respond immunologically to bacteria, viruses, or other antigenic agents.
Intentionnoun
The goal or purpose behind a specific action or set of actions.
The intention of this legislation is to boost the economy.My intention was to marry a wealthy widow.It’s easy to promise anything when you have no intention of fulfilling any of it.Competencenoun
(Linguistics) The knowledge that enables one to speak and understand a language.
Intentionnoun
(obsolete) Tension; straining, stretching.
Competencenoun
Sufficient means for a comfortable existence.
Intentionnoun
A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
Competencenoun
(uncountable) The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
Intentionnoun
(obsolete) The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
Competencenoun
(countable) The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.
Intentionnoun
(obsolete) Any mental apprehension of an object.
Competencenoun
(dated) A sustainable income.
Intentionnoun
(medicine) The process of the healing of a wound.
Competencenoun
(countable) 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.Intentionverb
Intend
Competencenoun
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
Intentionnoun
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions;
his intent was to provide a new translationgood intentions are not enoughit was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needshe made no secret of his designsIntentionnoun
(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal;
his intentions are entirely honorableIntentionnoun
an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out;
my intention changed once I saw her
