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
The complete abandonment of Americans in the Middle East while other countries are efficiently evacuating theirs raises serious competency concerns about our post-DOGE government.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Even then, Bridgman doubts Fraraccio’s competency can ever be restored.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Court proceedings in the case have included questions about Jones’ competency to stand trial, and a judge ordered a psychological evaluation earlier this year.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Mar. 2026
Strengthening these competencies is associated with lower rates of aggression.
—Beverly Kingston, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Even then, Bridgman doubts Fraraccio’s competency can ever be restored.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
Court proceedings in the case have included questions about Jones’ competency to stand trial, and a judge ordered a psychological evaluation earlier this year.
—Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Mar. 2026
Strengthening these competencies is associated with lower rates of aggression.
—Beverly Kingston, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competency
Noun
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But unlike at some jungle retreats, which demand a certain ability to rough it, even the most spider-averse will feel at home here—kids in particular.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Leo moon tests your ability to lighten up when unexpected pleasures come knocking.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Neither has served in an active military capacity during the current conflict.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The new facility will be based in the Finnish city of Lappeenranta with a capacity of up to 310 MW.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Crews set fire to trees, grease and various other objects to try out the capabilities.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tyson Eckert, the fourteen-year-old, lectured about character, competence, confidence, capability, credibility, competitiveness, and courage.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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This test measures not only resilience but also the various ideological and emotional factors typically associated with it, such as family support, personal competence, and faith in God — a higher score reflects more of these attitudes and supports.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tyson Eckert, the fourteen-year-old, lectured about character, competence, confidence, capability, credibility, competitiveness, and courage.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Competency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competency. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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