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competency

[kom-pi-tuhn-see] / ˈkɒm pɪ tən si /


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“Arm’s core competency lies in latency and efficiency—which aligns well with hyperscaler needs,” Arcuri wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Tabor did not enter a plea at his arraignment Monday because his defense attorney raised doubts about Tabor’s competency to stand trial.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

“I think the correct way to think about it is all these businesses have a core competency which still brings in material cash flow,” Morningstar’s Khan said.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Another letter says staff must undergo mandatory “cultural competency training that focuses on residents who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, the judge sent George to Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa for a competency examination.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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