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
Learn from that and then get incredibly good rebuild core competencies.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Gorevitz was given a $50,000 bond and ordered to undergo a competency hearing.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
In the program, students will develop the core competencies needed to lead with integrity and drive meaningful organizational change.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
If the problem in the past has been core competencies and automakers trying to offer products outside of those, then partnering with a company like Microsoft may result in some benefits.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Gorevitz was given a $50,000 bond and ordered to undergo a competency hearing.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
In the program, students will develop the core competencies needed to lead with integrity and drive meaningful organizational change.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
If the problem in the past has been core competencies and automakers trying to offer products outside of those, then partnering with a company like Microsoft may result in some benefits.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competency
Noun
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The Broncos, though, drafted Coleman more for his ability to hit singles and doubles in an NFL offense.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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His serves, digs and ability to produce longer rallies were evident throughout the match.—
Dan Rios,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The airline announced several new Fort Lauderdale flights to accommodate the long-term drop in seat capacity left by Spirit’s cessation of service.—
Scott Laird,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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The administration says the new 90,000-square-foot structure will increase capacity for guests at state dinners and other events, to the tune of at least $300 million.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
4 May 2026
Noun
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It is called the fusion centers, run by local police, maintaining capabilities that are invasive and violate, accessing all devices, all.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The company has also added specialist hires to strengthen its digital capabilities and taken more control of key markets through localization and international advertising.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Since returning to the White House, his administration has aggressively challenged journalistic norms, and the president has continued attacking the integrity and competence of major news organizations.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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These compounding goofs demand accountability and a sober reassessment of the competence of American leadership.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Competency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competency. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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