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    Competency

    /ˈkɒmpɪtənsi/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The ability, skill, or knowledge necessary to do a certain job or task.
    Her competency in multiple languages made her an asset to the international team.
    A specific area of knowledge or skill.
    The job requires a strong competency in data analysis.
    The legal ability or capacity to perform a particular task.
    The court questioned the competency of the defendant to stand trial.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'competentia', meaning 'sufficiency' or 'suitability'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    competency-based assessment:
    An evaluation that measures a person's ability in specific areas.
    core competencies:
    Fundamental skills or qualities that are essential for effective performance.
    professional competency:
    The skills and abilities that are required to perform a job effectively.

    Related Words

    competent
    Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.
    incompetency
    The inability to perform a task effectively.

    Slang Meanings

    Clutch
    She was really clutch during the presentation, showing her competency.
    On point
    His IT skills were on point, proving his competency.