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
Strategic Plan and the Portrait of a Learner, specifically the Global Citizen competency, which encourages students to understand how local choices can positively impact the environment.
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Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 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
Prosecutors requested that Jibrini be evaluated for competency and criminal responsibility at the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center, a forensic psychiatric hospital adjacent to a state prison in La Grange, Kentucky.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
Peloton is moving beyond its core competency of cardio fitness to embrace the red-hot wellness space.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
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Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 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
Prosecutors requested that Jibrini be evaluated for competency and criminal responsibility at the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center, a forensic psychiatric hospital adjacent to a state prison in La Grange, Kentucky.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
Peloton is moving beyond its core competency of cardio fitness to embrace the red-hot wellness space.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competency
Noun
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His players marveled at this ability to focus.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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As both a player and in his post-playing career, Craig has displayed an ability to elevate those around him.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In brief – Atlantic thermal capacities, a Gulf Stream, six stable air masses, including (something of a future issue) polar.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Improvements in several fields are necessary to achieve this capacity.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Analysts note that this second prototype includes notable upgrades, including angular exhaust nozzles that replace the recessed versions seen on the earlier model, underscoring China’s push to close the gap with US air combat capabilities.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Its chief investment vehicle is Humain, a homegrown company that is building out a full stack of data centers, cloud capabilities, large language models and applications.—
Tala Alrajjal,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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Under the surface of the big-brand fatigue and the compliance grind, a new rhythm is taking hold, one built around competence, collaboration, and execution.—
Gus Bartholomew,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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Veeramachaneni believes voters in the state recognize Sherrill’s competence.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Competency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competency. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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