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
Companies that build these competencies first will have sustainable advantages in innovation speed and quality.
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François Candelon, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
So thinking about my senior leadership team, what kind of roles and competencies are needed for the future and what is the right operating model of that leadership structure, given the fact that the organization has been rapidly changing.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
In California, with 40% of residents speaking a language other than English at home, these competencies are everyday necessities.
—Annie K. Lamar, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
As industries evolve, upskilling and the ability to learn new competencies will be among a worker's most valuable on-the-job assets.
—Craig Costigan, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
These measurable, teachable competencies are often discipline-specific but share common elements across all engineering fields.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 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
François Candelon, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
So thinking about my senior leadership team, what kind of roles and competencies are needed for the future and what is the right operating model of that leadership structure, given the fact that the organization has been rapidly changing.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
In California, with 40% of residents speaking a language other than English at home, these competencies are everyday necessities.
—Annie K. Lamar, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
As industries evolve, upskilling and the ability to learn new competencies will be among a worker's most valuable on-the-job assets.
—Craig Costigan, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
These measurable, teachable competencies are often discipline-specific but share common elements across all engineering fields.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 29 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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Some of the benchmarks examined in the analysis measure specific skills, like Russian or Arabic language abilities, while other benchmarks measure more general capabilities, like spatial reasoning and continual learning.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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More importantly for his storytelling abilities, Adams is a fluent liar.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The league also provides structured support for new players, including an orientation where participants learn the basics of soccer, from offsides to throw-ins in a pressure-free setting, and skills days that focus on different fundamental areas of soccer.—
Evan Moore
November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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For example, toddlers will benefit from toys that encourage them to build gross motor skills and work on early speech and literacy skills.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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While Meghan hasn't had an acting role in eight years, she's been in front of the camera in other capacities.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Los Angeles International Airport, the world’s eighth-busiest airport that served more than 75 million guests in 2023, will be forced to cut its flight capacities starting Friday.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Competencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competencies. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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