Competency
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒm.pə.tən.si/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Competency is a noun meaning The ability to perform some task; competence.
Meaning
The ability to perform some task; competence.
More Meanings
- (law) An individual's capacity to understand the nature and implications of their legal rights and obligations.
- (linguistics) Implicit knowledge of a language’s structure.
- (obsolete) A sufficient supply of something.
- (obsolete) A sustainable income.
Example Sentences
What professional competencies do science teachers need?
Superfluity comes sooner by white hairs, but competency lives longer.
The loan demonstrates, in regard to instrumental resources, the competency of this kingdom to the assertion of the common cause.
[…] it would appear that before taking this precaution Mr. Bree must have had the thrift to remove a modest competency of the gold […]
Word Forms
- competencies
Synonyms for competency
Depending on context, synonyms include competence.
Antonyms for competency
Common opposites include incompetence, incompetency.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include competence, competently, ability, empowered, suitability, capability.
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