as in ability
the physical or mental power to do something
she's proved that she has the competency to run a major company
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Recent Examples of competency
There are two fundamental characteristics needed if Arsenal do decide to recruit or promote to fill Cuesta’s role — an elevated level of competency and an extreme level of trust.
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Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 19 June 2025
McKenzie had scheduled a competency hearing for last July, but McKenzie cleared the room following an outburst by Scott.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2025
Forbes reported these as the top competencies employees will need in the next five years.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
For now, the most recent criminal case, and the prior charges against Stevens are on hold until his competency can be restored.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2025
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Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 19 June 2025
McKenzie had scheduled a competency hearing for last July, but McKenzie cleared the room following an outburst by Scott.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2025
Forbes reported these as the top competencies employees will need in the next five years.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
For now, the most recent criminal case, and the prior charges against Stevens are on hold until his competency can be restored.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competency
Noun
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Literacy is a basic ability, and fluency is the next level of skill in an area or domain.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Others marveled at his ability to stand up to Trump with clarity and compassion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Braun will stick around in an executive advisory capacity, serving as director of the board and senior advisor to HYBE chairman/CEO Bang Si-Hyuk.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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However, with Venus retrograde moving from Aries to Pisces on the 27th, you may be forced to acknowledge what’s outside of your capacity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Williams also brought in massive changes to its technical staff, that are improving the team's aerodynamic capabilities.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The standard set by Tesla's software ecosystem, which includes autonomous driving capabilities and over-the-air updates, is bar none.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Indeed, surgery is one specialty where the core task of procedural competence has little chance of AI taking over.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Comprehensive training ensures that both budding and seasoned clinicians possess the cultural competence to see military service as a vital sign, not an afterthought.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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“Competency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competency. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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