1. The clear, obvious, and demonstrable ability to perform a task or fulfill a role effectively
The candidate's manifest competence in software development was evident from her portfolio.
A competência manifesta da candidata em desenvolvimento de software era evidente em seu portfólio.
2. Legal/professional term referring to demonstrated evidence of capability and qualification
The court recognized the manifest competence of the expert witness in forensic analysis.
O tribunal reconheceu a competência manifesta da testemunha pericial em análise forense.