Competence vs. Intention

Competence vs. Intention — Is There a Difference?
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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.

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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

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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 designs

Intentionnoun

(usually plural) the goal with respect to a marriage proposal;

his intentions are entirely honorable

Intentionnoun

an act of intending; a volition that you intend to carry out;

my intention changed once I saw her