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
In 2024, the prosecution was put on hold after Bernandino-Santiago’s lawyer declared a doubt to his mental competency, but things picked up after he was found competent for trial.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The companies that will emerge with the most competitive edge in their workforce will be those that understand the difference between competency and literacy in AI.
—Jeff Raikes, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to take up Senate Bill 149, which is aimed at helping shore up the state's criminal justice competency system.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Gyaw Way made his first court appearance Thursday, and a judge ordered an evaluation for mental illness or cognitive impairment to determine his competency to proceed.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The companies that will emerge with the most competitive edge in their workforce will be those that understand the difference between competency and literacy in AI.
—Jeff Raikes, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to take up Senate Bill 149, which is aimed at helping shore up the state's criminal justice competency system.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Gyaw Way made his first court appearance Thursday, and a judge ordered an evaluation for mental illness or cognitive impairment to determine his competency to proceed.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competency
Noun
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Is there a better gift to future generations than the ability to see the universe, dream and be inspired again?—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Maxey and George have had to carry almost all of Philadelphia’s offensive responsibility, and the 76ers desperately need Embiid’s ability to create offense and gravity in half-court situations.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s East-West Petroline pipeline is operating near its 7 million-barrel-per-day capacity, with expansion plans under review.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Leland Dudek is former acting commissioner of Social Security, writing in his personal capacity.—
Leland Dudek,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Speed and maneuverability reshape strike capability Hypersonic missiles travel at speeds above Mach 5, or above 3,800 miles per hour.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pair that capability with predictive pricing software, and a store can change what you're charged in real-time based on whatever the algorithm decides at that moment.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Since returning to the White House, his administration has aggressively challenged journalistic norms, and the president has continued attacking the integrity and competence of major news organizations.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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These compounding goofs demand accountability and a sober reassessment of the competence of American leadership.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Competency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competency. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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