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
Last June, Judge McKenzie ruled that since two different judges had given conflicting opinions on Scott’s mental competency, state law dictates that a separate hearing should take place in July 2024.
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Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
While the case was pending, Henderson underwent multiple competency tests, including one after the incident at the jail.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
As industries prioritize specific competencies over traditional credentials, post-secondary education must adapt to remain impactful.
—Michael Hansen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
One of those regulations halts state guidelines for teacher preparation to include training on social-emotional learning, cultural competency and restorative justice.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
While the case was pending, Henderson underwent multiple competency tests, including one after the incident at the jail.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
As industries prioritize specific competencies over traditional credentials, post-secondary education must adapt to remain impactful.
—Michael Hansen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
One of those regulations halts state guidelines for teacher preparation to include training on social-emotional learning, cultural competency and restorative justice.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competency
Noun
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In this study, researchers determined that at 2 months, genetics accounted for 50% of crying duration and settle ability.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
10 July 2025
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Home health care offers patients the ability to continue to live at home even when facing temporary or longer-term physical challenges.—
Newsweek Rankings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Just as the performance chair demands planning, metrics, and strategy, the capacity chair demands infrastructure.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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And the facility is expected to get more crowded — eventually having capacity for about 3,000 detainees.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Williams also brought in massive changes to its technical staff, that are improving the team's aerodynamic capabilities.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The standard set by Tesla's software ecosystem, which includes autonomous driving capabilities and over-the-air updates, is bar none.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 July 2025
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Make demonstrated competence a source of evident admiration and unmistakable affirmation.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Jess, finally looking and sounding like a confident adult, directs the commercial with competence.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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“Competency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competency. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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