Competence vs. Capacity
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
Capacitynoun
The ability to hold, receive or absorb
Capacitynoun
A measure of such ability; volume
Capacitynoun
The maximum amount that can be held
Capacitynoun
Capability; the ability to perform some task
Capacitynoun
The maximum that can be produced.
Capacitynoun
Mental ability; the power to learn
Capacitynoun
A faculty; the potential for growth and development
Capacitynoun
A role; the position in which one functions
Capacitynoun
Legal authority (to make an arrest for example)
Capacitynoun
Electrical capacitance.
Capacitynoun
(operations) The maximum that can be produced on a machine or in a facility or group.
Capacityadjective
Filling the allotted space.
Capacitynoun
The power of receiving or containing; extent of room or space; passive power; - used in reference to physical things.
Capacitynoun
The power of receiving and holding ideas, knowledge, etc.; the comprehensiveness of the mind; the receptive faculty; capability of understanding or feeling.
Capacitynoun
Ability; power pertaining to, or resulting from, the possession of strength, wealth, or talent; possibility of being or of doing.
Capacitynoun
Outward condition or circumstances; occupation; profession; character; position; as, to work in the capacity of a mason or a carpenter.
Capacitynoun
Legal or moral qualification, as of age, residence, character, etc., necessary for certain purposes, as for holding office, for marrying, for making contracts, wills, etc.; legal power or right; competency.
Capacitynoun
ability to perform or produce
Capacitynoun
the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment;
Capacitynoun
the amount that can be contained;
Capacitynoun
the maximum production possible;
Capacitynoun
a specified function;
Capacitynoun
(computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive;
Capacitynoun
an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored
Capacitynoun
the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior
Capacitynoun
tolerance for alcohol;
