Definitions for Incompetence
ɪnˈkɒm pɪ tənsin·com·pe·tence

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1. incompetence, incompetencynoun

   lack of physical or intellectual ability or qualifications

2. incompetencenoun

   inability of a part or organ to function properly

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1. incompetencenoun

   Inability to perform; lack of competence; ineptitude.

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1. Incompetence

   Incompetence is the inability to perform; lack of competence; ineptitude.

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1. incompetence

   Incompetence is a term used to define a lack of ability, skill, knowledge, expertise, or qualifications required to effectively conduct a task, fulfill a role, or execute a certain job. It refers to the inability to perform specified tasks or duties in an efficient and effective manner. This may result from a lack of training, experience, understanding, or suitability, which could have adverse impacts on productivity and outcomes.

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1. Incompetencenoun

   alt. of Incompetency

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1. Incompetence

   Incompetence is a dystopian comedy novel by Red Dwarf co-creator Rob Grant, first published in 2003 with the tag line "Bad is the new Good". It is a murder mystery and political thriller set in a near-future federal Europe where no-one can be "prejudiced from employment for reason of age, race, creed or incompitence [sic]". Consequently, much of the population demonstrates an extreme lack of competence in their occupations. The novel tells the story of a detective working for an unnamed secret agency, with a variety of identities within various law enforcement agencies. His real name remains a mystery but he commonly uses the pseudonym Harry Salt. The story starts with the apparent death of his former mentor in an apparent elevator accident. He suspects foul play, and his investigations lead him around various states of Europe. In the course of these investigations, he seems to be tracked by an unknown stalker. On the way, he is hindered by the fact that practically everyone he meets has a serious character flaw and/or mental deficiency. Another ongoing problem is his inability to acquire or hang onto a decent pair of shoes, primarily as all shoes in the "United States of Europe" are made of vegetable matter. A number of new mental disorders have apparently been classified in the book's universe, such as Sexually Inappropriate Response and Non-Specific Stupidity.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Incompetence in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Incompetence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Incompetence in a Sentence

1. David Steinberg:

   Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan - a Mount Rushmore of incompetence.

2. George Conway:

   It's so maddening to watch, the mendacity, the incompetence, it's just maddening to watch. The tweeting is just the way to get it out of the way, so I can get it off my chest and move on with my life that day. That's basically it. Frankly, it's so I don't end up screaming at her about it.

3. Michelle Obama:

   And yet, even in the face of all this incompetence, Americans keep digging deeper, finding new reserves of strength, doing whatever it takes to get through this.

4. Sinan Ulgen:

   It was outside the chain of command which was the biggest handicap for the coup plotters, they had an insufficient portfolio of resources. They were grossly under-equipped to achieve their strategic objectives ... There was definitely quite a degree of incompetence compared to how coups were done here in the past.

5. Jeremy Hunt:

   For them and others it is incredibly upsetting to know that you did not receive an invitation for screening at the correct time and totally devastating to hear you may have lost or be about to lose a loved one because of administrative incompetence.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Incompetence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Incompetence
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incompetence
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Incompetence
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Incompetence
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Incompetence