The difference between Competence and Fitness
When used as nouns, competence means the quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role, whereas fitness means the condition of being fit, suitable or appropriate.
check bellow for the other definitions of Competence and Fitness
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Competence as a noun (uncountable):
The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
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Competence as a noun (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.
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Competence as a noun (linguistics):
The system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (), cf. :w:linguistic competence.
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Competence as a noun (dated):
A sustainable income.
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Competence as a noun (countable):
In law, the legal authority to deal with a matter.
Examples:
"That question is out with the competence of this court and must be taken to a higher court."
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Fitness as a noun:
The condition of being fit, suitable or appropriate.
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Fitness as a noun:
The cultivation of an attractive and/or healthy physique.
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Fitness as a noun (evolutionary theory):
An organism's or species' degree of success in finding a mate and producing offspring.
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Fitness as a noun (UK, slang):
The condition of being attractive, fanciable or beautiful.