competency

noun

com·pe·ten·cy | \ˈkäm-pə-tən(t)-sē

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plural competencies

Definition of competency

: competence raised the issue of the defendant's competency to stand trial

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Critics have questioned the director's competency. she's proved that she has the competency to run a major company

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This means in the future a lower portion of a lower budget will be dedicated to core competencies of war. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "Houston, We Have a Space Force," 4 July 2018 But to embody the physical and psychological competency to race up the most iconic wall on the planet in a couple of hours must feel like flying. — Kelly Cordes, Outside Online, "Even Tommy Caldwell Questioned the Nose Speed Record," 13 June 2018 Miyake said Phan should be sent to a hospital for four months to have his competency restored. — Martha Bellisle, Fox News, "Judge finds man accused of mailing explosives incompetent," 13 July 2018 But a judge noted he likely would regain his competency with treatment. — Ashley Luthern, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A triple homicide, a son left behind: How a Milwaukee police detective built a trusting bond with a survivor of violence," 6 July 2018 His public defender, Claud Chong, stipulated to Mimms’ competency Wednesday. — David Owens, courant.com, "Man With 130 Arrests Charged in Home Invasion Found Competent," 30 May 2018 More relevant have been the events in between more losses than wins, snapshots that would provide clues relating to future competency. — Dennis Lin, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Facing diminished Giants, Padres suffer another lopsided shutout," 29 Sep. 2017 But giving computers the ability to sort information with the same aptitude as a human is a core competency of AI. — James Vincent, The Verge, "Apple’s new AI chief might actually be the right person to fix Siri," 11 July 2018 To offer career development, Camden provides Camden University, a role specific degree program with developing key skills and competencies to help team members become more successful. — azcentral, "Top Companies to Work for in Arizona 2018-Large Companies," 7 June 2018

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competency

noun

English Language Learners Definition of competency

: an ability or skill

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competency

noun

com·pe·ten·cy | \-ən-sē

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plural competencies

Medical Definition of competency

: competence

competency

noun

com·pe·ten·cy | \ˈkäm-pə-tən-sē

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Legal Definition of competency

1 : the quality or state of being mentally competent — compare capacity, incompetence, insanity

2 : the quality or state of being legally qualified or adequate the competency, quantum and legal effect of evidence — State v. Scoggin, 72 S.E.2d 54 (1952)