as in abilities
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 competencies
Strengthening these competencies is associated with lower rates of aggression.
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Beverly Kingston, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
During the event, students are tested on real-world HVAC competencies, including system diagnostics, electrical components, safety practices, and installation standards.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Let’s talk about our innovation competencies.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Sourisse said Thales is not only marketing its solutions but also planning to localize activities and competencies.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Earlier in the week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed an emerging type of knowledge work, with new competencies based on how AI was reshaping hierarchies and the way information flows through society.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Employees with these technical and strategic competencies are better positioned to navigate turnover and thrive in organizations that reward impact and execution speed over tenure or traditional hierarchy.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Building on this approach, Toth plans to guide the firm’s growth by strengthening existing competencies, deepening client and investor engagement, and adding professionals with sector-specific expertise.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
McKinsey estimates that demand for social and emotional skills will rise by up to 25% this decade, and Deloitte finds that 92% of executives now rank empathy and collaboration as critical leadership competencies.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
Beverly Kingston, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
During the event, students are tested on real-world HVAC competencies, including system diagnostics, electrical components, safety practices, and installation standards.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Let’s talk about our innovation competencies.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Sourisse said Thales is not only marketing its solutions but also planning to localize activities and competencies.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Earlier in the week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discussed an emerging type of knowledge work, with new competencies based on how AI was reshaping hierarchies and the way information flows through society.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
Employees with these technical and strategic competencies are better positioned to navigate turnover and thrive in organizations that reward impact and execution speed over tenure or traditional hierarchy.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Building on this approach, Toth plans to guide the firm’s growth by strengthening existing competencies, deepening client and investor engagement, and adding professionals with sector-specific expertise.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
McKinsey estimates that demand for social and emotional skills will rise by up to 25% this decade, and Deloitte finds that 92% of executives now rank empathy and collaboration as critical leadership competencies.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competencies
Noun
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The Rangers were intrigued enough in his abilities to do both, and drafted him with the plan to develop him as a two-way player.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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One of the courts featured at the event is a limitless league, where people with special abilities and adaptive needs can play cornhole with accommodations.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Schools are beginning to accommodate students with weaker literacy skills and short attention spans.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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This interactive area lets kids and adults try football skills, play digital games, and learn about teamwork.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Author of four books, Lovely spent 35 years serving K-12 schools in many capacities including instructional aide, teacher, principal, central office administrator and superintendent, and has 10 years of experience in human resources.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The suit also named Anthony, as well as former detectives Fitzgerald, Strasser, Larry Hennick and Bill Willson, through his estate, as defendants sued in their individual capacities.—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Competencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competencies. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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