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Exam: IELTS

competence

IPA: /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

KK: /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

noun

Definition: The ability or skill to do something effectively or efficiently, often in a specific area or field.

Example: Her competence in mathematics helped her excel in engineering.

competency

IPA: /kəmˈpɛtənsi/

KK: /kəmˈpɛtənsi/

noun

Definition: The ability to do something successfully or efficiently; having the necessary skills or knowledge to perform a task.

Example: Her competency in project management helped the team meet their deadlines.

competent

IPA: /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/

KK: /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/

adjective

Definition: Having the necessary skills, knowledge, or ability to do something successfully.

Example: She is a competent manager who leads her team effectively.

competently

IPA: /kəmˈpɛtəntli/

KK: /kəmˈpɛtəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows skill or ability to do something well.

Example: She completed the project competently, meeting all the requirements.

competing

IPA: /kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/

KK: /kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Being in a situation where people or groups are trying to win or achieve something against each other.

Example: The competing teams showed great skill during the tournament.

verb

Definition: To take part in a contest or competition against others to win or achieve something.

Example: The athletes are competing for the gold medal in the championship.

competition

IPA: /kəmˈpɛtɪʃən/

KK: /kəmˈpɛtɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A contest or event where people or groups try to win or achieve something, often by demonstrating their skills or abilities.

Example: The annual science fair is a great competition for students to showcase their projects.

competitive

IPA: /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/

KK: /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong desire to win or be better than others, often in a context where people or teams are trying to achieve the same goal.

Example: She is very competitive and always strives to be the best in her class.

competitively

IPA: /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvli/

KK: /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves competition or rivalry.

Example: The teams played competitively to win the championship.

compilation

IPA: /kəmˈpaɪləʃən/

KK: /kəmˈpaɪləˌʃən/

noun

Definition: A collection of items, such as data, reports, or works, that have been gathered and organized together.

Example: The album is a compilation of the band's greatest hits.

compile

IPA: /kəmˈpaɪl/

KK: /kəmˈpaɪl/

transitive verb

Definition: To collect and organize information or materials from different sources into a single document or book.

Example: She decided to compile all her research into a comprehensive report.

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