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
At least three mental competency hearings were ordered for Dixon in the first few months of the case.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
During his initial court appearance on Monday, Tabor did not enter a plea and the legal proceedings were suspended until a competency hearing scheduled for July 16.
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Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
During a competency hearing, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi ordered that Michael Gledhill, 44, is unable to understand the murder case against him and cannot rationally assist his attorney in his own defense, the Associated Press reported.
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
In public statements concerning the Kentucky licensees, the national board said the waivers jeopardized the health and vision of patients and urged the Kentucky board to hold all optometrists to the same competency standards.
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Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
23 June 2026
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
During his initial court appearance on Monday, Tabor did not enter a plea and the legal proceedings were suspended until a competency hearing scheduled for July 16.
—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
During a competency hearing, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi ordered that Michael Gledhill, 44, is unable to understand the murder case against him and cannot rationally assist his attorney in his own defense, the Associated Press reported.
—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
In public statements concerning the Kentucky licensees, the national board said the waivers jeopardized the health and vision of patients and urged the Kentucky board to hold all optometrists to the same competency standards.
—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for competency
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Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
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The Warriors will likely ask Lendeborg to defend multiple positions during the regular season, and those block were an encouraging sign of his ability to do just that.
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Since the stadium was adjusted, reducing the capacity, raising prices and adding suites, the atmosphere has become a little less intimidating.
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State leaders pointed to existing defense assets, manufacturing capacity, and workforce as key factors in attracting the company.
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Apple Intelligence and Siri AI capabilities will require specific hardware, effectively compelling users with older devices to upgrade for the full experience.
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National plans envisage developing the capability to design, build and eventually export indigenous submarines during the 2040s.
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Being near leaders grants informal access, fostering familiarity and trust, which can be mistaken for competence.
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Should errors be discovered after certification, the authors could be subject to discipline under the bar’s code of conduct, which establishes standards for competence and professionalism.
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“Competency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competency. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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