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
The curriculum aligns with the nine core competencies outlined by the CSWE and provides students with skills that are transferable to different settings, population groups and problem areas, the release said.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
To improve the use of AI and contribute to broader organizational initiatives, HR must invest in its own data and technology competencies in 2025.
Controlling Labor Costs
Organizations' shift to deprioritizing recruitment may be explained, in part, by the need to control costs.
—Jennifer Rozon, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Another critical area of reform is the need for cultural competency within the child welfare workforce.
—Jumara Perry, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2025
While SpaceX's competency with reusing Falcon 9 boosters gets a lot of attention—landing a rocket is still incredible, even after seeing it nearly 400 times—the high-rate manufacturing of Falcon 9 upper stages is the secret MVP.
—Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
To improve the use of AI and contribute to broader organizational initiatives, HR must invest in its own data and technology competencies in 2025.
Controlling Labor Costs
Organizations' shift to deprioritizing recruitment may be explained, in part, by the need to control costs.
—Jennifer Rozon, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Another critical area of reform is the need for cultural competency within the child welfare workforce.
—Jumara Perry, Baltimore Sun, 20 Jan. 2025
While SpaceX's competency with reusing Falcon 9 boosters gets a lot of attention—landing a rocket is still incredible, even after seeing it nearly 400 times—the high-rate manufacturing of Falcon 9 upper stages is the secret MVP.
—Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competency
Noun
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Question of the day Can Jakob Junis’ pitch count be built up down the stretch so the Reds can get more information about his ability to be a full-time starting pitcher?—
Charlie Goldsmith,
The Enquirer,
4 Feb. 2025
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Comments The Voice has proved to be a massively successful format worldwide, allowing eager singers from dozens of countries to show off their vocal abilities.—
Alamin Yohannes,
EW.com,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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LaCroix is a community capacity builder with Disability Hub MN.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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All of the Razorbacks' games are expected to be streamed in some capacity.—
Sam Lane,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Not everybody has capabilities to be impact players.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2025
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The company’s mass-market brand Mona launched its first car in August with some driver-assistance capabilities.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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True competence comes from continually learning and honing skills, not from positive evaluations from others.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
5 Feb. 2025
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The few flashes of competence were furnished by Vasa Micic (15 points, six assists) and Miles Bridges (23 points on 21 shots).—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Competency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competency. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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