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competency

[kom-pi-tuhn-see] / ˈkɒm pɪ tən si /


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Employees should have an open and clear line of communication about what actions will improve workflow and productivity, without making any assumption about perception of competency.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

The suspect, Aaron Farinacci, 37, has not yet entered a plea, and a judge has ordered him to undergo a mental competency evaluation.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

He is cunning, not intelligent — something he unwittingly proves every time he claims that passing a basic mental competency test shows his brilliance.

From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026

“It builds on our core quarrying competency, expands our geographic footprint and immediately establishes Martin Marietta as the leading national producer of lime solutions,” he said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

He had masqueraded at the hospital for eight years conducting competency evaluations on people accused of crimes before his fraud was uncovered.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

Businesses often try to parlay their core competencies into new product lines and markets, said Tsay.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026

"We believe it is time to bring in new competencies and perspectives to the Board to support Mike Doustdar and his leadership team in executing on the company’s strategy," he said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025

I feel like General Zod from Superman, floating off into space trapped inside a two-dimensional phantom zone, screaming in silence about my job qualifications and core competencies.

From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2025

Any student who failed their final placement had the opportunity to repeat it and achieve the competencies they had not achieved in a four week retrieval, the inquiry heard.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2024

But the competencies of the earlier years were spent, and age could only plan for the activities in which it should not share.

From Charles Lewis Cocke Founder of Hollins College by William Robert Lee Smith




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