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
Each candidate’s journey is transparent; users can see completion of each hiring stage, including behavioral assessment, submission of a short introduction video, photo upload, resume, and responses to key competency questions.
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William Jones, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
As for Hernandez in Travis County, Gundu pointed to a recent State Auditor’s report that the county had Texas’ second highest rate of reoffenders on its competency restoration waitlist with 676 people in a five-year period.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
The Niners need competency on the defensive line, offensive line, and defensive back.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Defense attorney Stephen Sargent raised concerns during the hearing about Brothers' mental competency and a doctor's evaluation was ordered.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
As for Hernandez in Travis County, Gundu pointed to a recent State Auditor’s report that the county had Texas’ second highest rate of reoffenders on its competency restoration waitlist with 676 people in a five-year period.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
The Niners need competency on the defensive line, offensive line, and defensive back.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Defense attorney Stephen Sargent raised concerns during the hearing about Brothers' mental competency and a doctor's evaluation was ordered.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competency
Noun
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So too does the front office, which traded away multiple draft assets, including the ability to draft All-Star Sonia Citron, to acquire former Olympian Ariel Atkins in the 2025 offseason.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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That includes better interest rates and the ability to borrow more money.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The restaurant has the option to use the lobby for seating, increasing its capacity.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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It’s meant to be as small and unobtrusive as possible, while still offering 80% of the capacity of the company’s larger models like the Big+Quiet.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Unmanned Aerial Systems with thermal imaging and infrared capability are in use and night-capable aircraft are available to support crews overnight if needed and as conditions permit.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Subsequently, Army units performed new equipment training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma to prepare for potential employment of DE capabilities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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At this level, leadership requires more than intellect or technical competence.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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With the right mix of competence and strategy, engineers can create careers that are both resilient and rewarding in a world that never stops changing.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Competency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competency. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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