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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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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That can make a difference in Idaho’s ability to secure those resources, as well as the prices contractors charge the state for firefighting services and equipment, Little said.—
Sarah Cutler
June 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2025
Noun
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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
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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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Certainly their general partners, Russia and China, have immense cyber capability.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
24 June 2025
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To deter China and to improve U.S. warfighting capability, the United States would seek to restore its own weakened defense industrial base.—
JENNIFER LIND,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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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 7 Jul. 2025.
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