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
On Monday, Williams aced a mental competency test at Lenox Hill Hospital, but Judge Sokoloff is still seemingly pushing for more restrictions against the star.
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
Executives who develop their own AI competencies while strategically preparing their companies will maintain their competitive edge in the years to come.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The tests, which indicate competency that a person is able to make decisions, were passed with flying colors.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
After the doctor cleared her evaluations through the hospital's legal department, Williams took two competency evaluations, said Monterrosa.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for competency
Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
Executives who develop their own AI competencies while strategically preparing their companies will maintain their competitive edge in the years to come.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
The tests, which indicate competency that a person is able to make decisions, were passed with flying colors.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
After the doctor cleared her evaluations through the hospital's legal department, Williams took two competency evaluations, said Monterrosa.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competency
Noun
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There are many reasons a person might hesitate to partake in French ring, a sport where dogs are judged on their agility, obedience and ability to provide protection.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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While SpaceX has a clear advantage in number of launches, schedule assurance, and pricing—and reliability comparable to ULA—Bruno has recently touted the Vulcan rocket's ability to maneuver over long periods in space as a differentiator.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With members like Iraq, Kazakhstan and the U.A.E. adding to capacity, pressure on the remaining members (translation Saudi Arabia) can only grow.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Though Villa’s revenue has markedly improved, owing to unlocking Champions League riches, a major issue impacting this is their stadium capacity.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Barber also said its completion marked a new level of repair capabilities for advanced stealth fighters.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In recent years, Western policymakers have become particularly concerned about the capabilities of Russia and China to exploit the vulnerabilities of undersea cables.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Granted, the offensive line’s competence will dictate a lot of how much success any running back the Cowboys select will have.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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While there are many other aspects of AI in marketing (such as lead selection and customer sentiment assessment), the three noted below represent keys to why AI competence is now at the center of making your business visible and successful in the online world.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Competency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competency. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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