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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a specific competence" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a particular skill or ability that is clearly defined or distinguished from others.
Example: "To excel in this role, you need to demonstrate a specific competence in data analysis."
Alternatives: "a particular skill" or "a distinct ability."
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In a reversed question about a specific competence that he wants to develop, the apprentice states that he does not know.
This proposal has been tested with studies on the Wason selection task, which purportedly demonstrate that humans possess a specific competence for detecting cheaters in cooperative interactions.
A previous study showed that pairs of students interacting in a second language produced more words when they were assigned a fictitious expert position in a specific competence dimension than when they were assigned a nonexpert position.
The results lead to the conclusion that mastery of a second language is a specific competence considered by teachers to be crucial for the training of university BMA and Engineering students, although Spain is behind other countries in the region with regard to how the importance of a second language is perceived as a curricular and professional competence.
This is also reported by PAs affirming that EBP is seen as a specific competence of physicians rather than PAs.
Risk and benefit analysis in environmental health studies may require a specific competence that is not always available in REC's.
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A course specific competence test has been developed and validated to measure EBM skills.
For example, there may not be a specialist with the specific competence required for an unusual case, or if there is, the specialist may not speak the necessary languages.
"In fact, according to [the L'Aquila verdict], the significance of the opinion issued by the scientists in that case is directly linked to their membership of an administrative body charged with specific competence and tasks by the legislation.
In addition, a physiotherapist (the first author, MS) with specific competence in psychiatry, psychosomatics, trauma, and stress was part of the regular staff.
Incentives arise for contributors to make use of the appropriate representation channels (e.g. voting) so that the specific competence is assigned to an agency whose jurisdiction (and tax base) encompasses those particular beneficiaries and no one else.
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