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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Effective leaders are set apart from the others by their capacity to act rather than freeze.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Maximum payload capacity is eight pounds, and payloads can be delivered up to about 10 miles away.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Despite his proven capabilities, Strickland's title run was relatively brief, serving as a catalyst for Bryan Danielson's subsequent feud with Jon Moxley.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Many of China’s technologies built for civilian purposes are being built with dual-use capabilities, with an eye toward using them in an invasion of Taiwan.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yet most of the examples cited, including McKiernan’s ouster, stemmed from differing opinions on military strategy or questions of competence—not differing ideologies.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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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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“Competency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competency. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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