Proficient vs. Competence

Proficientadjective

Good at something; skilled; fluent; practiced, especially in relation to a task or skill.

Proficientnoun

An expert.

Proficientnoun

One who has made considerable advances in any business, art, science, or branch of learning; an expert; an adept; as, proficient in a trade; a proficient in mathematics, music, etc.

Proficientadjective

Well advanced in any branch of knowledge or skill; possessed of considerable acquirements; well-skilled; versed; adept,

Proficientadjective

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;

Proficientadjective

competent or skilled in doing or using something

Proficientnoun

a person who is proficient

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