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
Mathematical and analytical competencies Mathematics serves as the universal language of engineering, enabling precise analysis and prediction of system behavior.
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Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Currently, students with existing advantages are often the only ones with the resources to navigate their options, develop the right competencies and build strong networks.
—Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
These skills reflect a blend of cognitive, interpersonal and technical competencies, highlighting the need for a well-rounded workforce.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Nobody wants to feel tokenized, like, nobody wants to be that person on the board that doesn’t have the skills, the competencies, and abilities to actually legislate real change.
—Mará Rose Williams
august 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
From primary computer usage to advanced technological competencies, these programs can confidently empower individuals to navigate the digital world.
—Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Currently, students with existing advantages are often the only ones with the resources to navigate their options, develop the right competencies and build strong networks.
—Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
These skills reflect a blend of cognitive, interpersonal and technical competencies, highlighting the need for a well-rounded workforce.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Nobody wants to feel tokenized, like, nobody wants to be that person on the board that doesn’t have the skills, the competencies, and abilities to actually legislate real change.
—Mará Rose Williams
august 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2025
From primary computer usage to advanced technological competencies, these programs can confidently empower individuals to navigate the digital world.
—Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competencies
Noun
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The series provides an opportunity for new and younger dancers to showcase their abilities.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Alcohol blurs a person's judgment, reaction time and abilities.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That neutralized the advantage Sabalenka would have expected, and forced Sabalenka into first hitting more shots than she’s used to, and then going for too-small margins because of Pegula’s defensive skills once the rallies started.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The president told The Scott Jennings Radio Show that the concession resulted from his hard-nosed negotiating skills.—
Jamie McIntyre,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jeff Miles, the environmental services director at the Unified Government, said in May that cleaning trash out of area drains and grates, as well as the completion of the storm/sewer system separation, would open up the capacities for area stormwater lines.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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Rather than competing directly with technology and AI, this model strengthens the distinctly human capacities that AI cannot replicate.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Competencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competencies. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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