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
Critics have also raised concern about Trump's age and competency.
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
Attorneys for former Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive officer Mike Jeffries have filed an unopposed motion to determine his competency to stand trial.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
The following competency areas are the building blocks for embedding inclusion across the talent life cycle.
—Rocki Howard, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The court is scheduling a competency hearing, Bieber told USA TODAY.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024
Attorneys for former Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive officer Mike Jeffries have filed an unopposed motion to determine his competency to stand trial.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
The following competency areas are the building blocks for embedding inclusion across the talent life cycle.
—Rocki Howard, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The court is scheduling a competency hearing, Bieber told USA TODAY.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competency
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As for the difference between the plans, Pro includes 180 channels, 1,000 hours of Cloud DVR, and the ability to watch on up to 10 screens at once.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2025
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This achievement also highlights their ability to adapt and evolve, continually raising the bar in the competitive tourism landscape.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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After the success of Mayer’s museum shows, the gallery and estate linked-up in a sales capacity, ultimately placing pieces in public collections, including MoMA.Maddie Klett, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Had Justice resigned early, West Virginia would have had four governors in 10 days, with two state Senate presidents serving in the role in an acting capacity.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
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Researchers and startups hope that these kinds of foundational models could give robots used in factories and homes more sophisticated capabilities.Will Knight, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
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Second, geographic insulation and wealth foster a sense of detachment from global affairs by shielding the country from external threats, leading to chronic underinvestment in military and diplomatic capabilities.Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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This lack of confidence correlates with a lack of competence.Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Transparent and consistent messaging, by those who have undergone expert media training, demonstrates accountability and competence.Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Competency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competency. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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