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
Popular on Variety Interpublic, meanwhile, has worked to build up new competencies in digital marketing and mining the consumer data that often comes with it.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
In a late September hearing, the attorney for Michael Perillo, 45, openly declared a doubt to Perillo’s mental competency, kicking off a process that requires doctors evaluate Perillo and send their report to a judge.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
In July, Trump called on Wray to resign from his post for allegedly lying about Biden's mental competency.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
The ability to openly share both successes and failures, joys and sorrows—professional and personal—is a leadership competency that builds organizational connectedness.
—Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
In a late September hearing, the attorney for Michael Perillo, 45, openly declared a doubt to Perillo’s mental competency, kicking off a process that requires doctors evaluate Perillo and send their report to a judge.
—Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
In July, Trump called on Wray to resign from his post for allegedly lying about Biden's mental competency.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
The ability to openly share both successes and failures, joys and sorrows—professional and personal—is a leadership competency that builds organizational connectedness.
—Subha Barry, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competency
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For some folks, off-road capability might mean their vehicle needs to come equipped with large tires, front and rear locking differentials, a winch, and the ability to safely navigate a Class 6 trail in Moab, Utah.Bryan Rogala, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
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The Georgia offense really has missed the game-changing ability of all-world tight end Brock Bowers and the talent of wideout Ladd McConkey.Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Eminem’s show filled up the entire capacity of 110,000 [people] for that stage.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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Japan has a pacifist post-war constitution, which limits its military capacity to ostensibly defensive measures.Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 27 Dec. 2024
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This recognition was not merely a personal milestone but a testament to his extraordinary professional capabilities.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine has endured more than 1,000 days of conflict with Russia, which has steadily advanced westward, inflicting significant damage to the country's energy grid and straining its military capabilities.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Posts may leave us questioning our qualifications, competence, and intelligence.Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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But the list of positive things the Browns could sell anyone right now is short, and it’s long been difficult to see any shortcut back toward competence.Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Competency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competency. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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