Competence
Competence noun - The physical or mental power to do something.
Dedication and competence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dedication" instead a noun "Competence".
Dedication
Dedication noun - Adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty.
Competence and dedication are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Competence" instead a noun "Dedication".
How words are described
| equal | equal competence | equal dedication |
| exceptional | exceptional competence | exceptional dedication |
| considerable | considerable competence | considerable dedication |
| genuine | genuine competence | genuine dedication |
| Other adjectives: due, sheer, actual, extreme, great, serious, little, supposed, supreme, early, professional, incredible, technical. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Thor and Captain America are also shown to be deeply angry and frustrated over the issue, believing that the Avengers should base their recruitment on actual talent, ability, competence, teamwork and dedication and not on ethnicity.
Source: Political Correctness Gone Mad - The army is almost completely run by females but the women aren't considered 'better' than the men, they have roughly equal standing with them as merit is given by competence, cunning, dedication and ability.
Source: Roleplay / Disney World Of War
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Dedication and Competence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/competence/dedication
Competence & Dedication. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/competence/dedication>.
Dedication or Competence. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/competence/dedication.
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