Capability vs. Competence

Capabilitynoun

the power or ability to generate an outcome

Capabilitynoun

The quality of being capable; capacity; capableness; esp. intellectual power or ability.

Capabilitynoun

Capacity of being used or improved.

Capabilitynoun

the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally;

Capabilitynoun

the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment;

Capabilitynoun

an aptitude that may be developed

Capabilitynoun

the power or ability to do something

Capabilitynoun

the extent of someone's or something's ability

Capabilitynoun

a facility on a computer for performing a specified task

Capabilitynoun

forces or resources giving a country the ability to undertake a particular kind of military action

Competencenoun

(uncountable) The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.

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.

Competencenoun

(dated) A sustainable income.

Competencenoun

(countable) In law, the legal authority to deal with a matter.

Competencenoun

The state of being competent; fitness; ability; adequacy; power.

Competencenoun

Property or means sufficient for the necessaries and conveniences of life; sufficiency without excess.

Competencenoun

Legal capacity or qualifications; fitness; as, the competency of a witness or of a evidence.

Competencenoun

the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually, especially possession of the skill and knowledge required (for a task).

Competencenoun

the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually