History, philosophy, logic, English literature are more important to deal with today's problems than great technical competence.

And a confidence that implied a competence fully as great as the arrogance.

"Her reports are always precise, but they don't convey much beyond great and quiet competence."

All boys have been served with great competence and total dedication.

You have a reputation for great competence and impeccable honesty.

There was an air of great competence about her in spite of her size.

In summary, status beliefs, which hold men to possess greater competence, have a prescriptive element.

He was fit, and had an air of great competence and great confidence.

Our position is more inclined towards giving greater competences to the Commission in this area.

I feel sure that Slovenia will carry out the task ahead with great competence.