as in abilities
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 competencies
From primary computer usage to advanced technological competencies, these programs can confidently empower individuals to navigate the digital world.
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Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
High achievers tend to show higher scores on emotional regulation competencies than lower achievers.
—Dinorah Nieves, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Reliable partnerships allow organizations to focus on core competencies while leaving technical and operational details to experts.
—Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This model allows organizations to focus on core competencies, like BIN sponsorship and processing, and outsource customer-facing aspects or program management to partners—a balance between control and resource investment.
—Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The study analyzed 641 participants and found that employees are more likely to thrive—and stay—when their work environment matches their key competencies.
—Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Align culture with competencies.
—Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Large companies can assist smaller ones in acquiring necessary competencies, while small companies can serve as customers, suppliers, and sources of innovation for larger firms.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, the primary driver is the disparity in access to key competencies such as technology, human capital, market access, and finance.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
High achievers tend to show higher scores on emotional regulation competencies than lower achievers.
—Dinorah Nieves, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Reliable partnerships allow organizations to focus on core competencies while leaving technical and operational details to experts.
—Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This model allows organizations to focus on core competencies, like BIN sponsorship and processing, and outsource customer-facing aspects or program management to partners—a balance between control and resource investment.
—Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The study analyzed 641 participants and found that employees are more likely to thrive—and stay—when their work environment matches their key competencies.
—Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Align culture with competencies.
—Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Large companies can assist smaller ones in acquiring necessary competencies, while small companies can serve as customers, suppliers, and sources of innovation for larger firms.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, the primary driver is the disparity in access to key competencies such as technology, human capital, market access, and finance.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competencies
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Rivers insisted Monday that there are different ways of convincing a team its record is not reflective of its abilities.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Drive The CRV was an instant fun-fest with its fat gearshift stalk and quick around-town abilities.Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Employers want to see proof of your skills, not just hear about them.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Keep in mind that a resume is not just a summary of your career, but rather a tool to showcase your skills, accomplishments, and potential.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the 470-milliliter dustbin and 350-milliliter water tank are large enough capacities that won’t require frequent emptying or refilling, making the entire cleaning process hands-free.Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
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Researchers have developed an advanced SSE with high ionic conductivity, enabling ultra-stable lithium metal batteries with exceptional cycling stability, high capacities, and fast charge-discharge rates.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Competencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competencies. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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