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
Students will build competencies in photography, filmmaking, narrative writing, production and post-production, alongside a grounding in visual culture and contemporary aesthetics.
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 30 Mar. 2026
Strengthening these competencies is associated with lower rates of aggression.
—Beverly Kingston, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Students are tested on real-world HVAC competencies, including system diagnostics, electrical components, safety practices, and installation standards during the Georgia state HVAC competition.
—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
Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 30 Mar. 2026
Strengthening these competencies is associated with lower rates of aggression.
—Beverly Kingston, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Students are tested on real-world HVAC competencies, including system diagnostics, electrical components, safety practices, and installation standards during the Georgia state HVAC competition.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competencies
Noun
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And while your child's friends are their peers, peers can also be anyone of a similar status, such as people who are the same age, who have the same abilities, or who share a social status.—
Amy Morin,
Parents,
3 Apr. 2026
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Her pressing abilities and defensive work rate will help, too.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While your expressive nature loves the spotlight, group work is currently the ideal way to showcase your skills without accidentally bragging.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The program focuses on traffic, bicycle and life safety skills for young children.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The phrase was originally associated with Sutskever, who used it to caution his colleagues about the risks of artificial general intelligence—the threshold at which machines match human cognitive capacities.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit sues multiple parties, including the City of Memphis, Walmart, Walmart employees, and two Memphis police officers in their individual and official capacities.—
Lucas Finton,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Competencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competencies. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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