competence vs flair

competence

noun
  • The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role. 

  • The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task or skill. 

  • The system of linguistic knowledge possessed by native speakers of a language, as opposed to its actual use in concrete situations (performance), cf. linguistic competence. 

  • the legal authority to deal with a matter. 

  • The degree to which a rock is resistant to deformation or flow. 

flair

noun
  • A natural or innate talent or aptitude. 

  • Distinctive style or elegance. 

verb
  • To add flair. 

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