B2
competence vs competition
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| competencenoun/ˈkɑːm.pə.təns/ | Meaning the ability to do something well or to the required standard | Goes with competence in | Example The certificate proves your competence in English for university study. |
| competitionnoun/ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ | Meaning an event in which people try to win a prize by being the best | Goes with — | Example My sister won first prize in the singing competition. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Doctors must keep up their professional .