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
For now, the most recent criminal case, and the prior charges against Stevens are on hold until his competency can be restored.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2025
In all seriousness, this animated anthology jumps across three time zones, ending in World War II, and sets up how predators have been coming to Earth for centuries to prove their competency through battle.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 6 June 2025
Institutions of all kinds are gearing up efforts to ensure that their graduates have acquired basic AI knowledge and skills, reflecting the fact that more and more employers are expecting new hires to have some level of AI competency.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
But with Connelly, Finch and Edwards leading the way, a new level of consistency and competency is upon them.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for competency
Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2025
In all seriousness, this animated anthology jumps across three time zones, ending in World War II, and sets up how predators have been coming to Earth for centuries to prove their competency through battle.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 6 June 2025
Institutions of all kinds are gearing up efforts to ensure that their graduates have acquired basic AI knowledge and skills, reflecting the fact that more and more employers are expecting new hires to have some level of AI competency.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
But with Connelly, Finch and Edwards leading the way, a new level of consistency and competency is upon them.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competency
Noun
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 June 2025
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The bold patterns add a touch of fun, and the bag’s ability to stand upright ensures easy packing and unpacking on busy beach days.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Improving your physical stamina mainly involves cardiovascular training to increase your aerobic capacity, which is the maximum amount of oxygen your body can use during exercise.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 2025
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License methods that scale beyond your personal capacity.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Those assets, along with U.S. surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, will presumably provide Western planners with advance notice if Iran attempts to rebuild its atomic weapons program.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 June 2025
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That threat would initially come from Iran’s ability to share nuclear weapons with the remnants of its proxies and later from ballistic missiles as the country’s capabilities progressed.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
24 June 2025
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The Lakers sometimes felt as if they were backed by a manifest destiny more than ruthless competence.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Sherrill prevailed with 34% of the vote after a campaign that promised competence and spotlighted her resume as a Navy veteran and former federal prosecutor.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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“Competency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competency. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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