Competence vs. Intention
Difference Between Competence and Intention
Competencenoun
(uncountable) The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
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
(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) Tension; straining, stretching.
Competencenoun
(dated) A sustainable income.
Intentionnoun
A stretching or bending of the mind toward an object; closeness of application; fixedness of attention; earnestness.
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.Intentionnoun
(obsolete) The object toward which the thoughts are directed; end; aim.
Competencenoun
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
Intentionnoun
(obsolete) Any mental apprehension of an object.
Intentionnoun
(medicine) The process of the healing of a wound.
Intentionverb
Intend
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
