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competency

[kom-pi-tuhn-see] / ˈkɒm pɪ tən si /


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Lemon attempted to critique Haley’s statements that political leaders over the age of 75 should undergo competency testing.

From Los Angeles Times

An endless buffet of Internet content is available to help anyone of any age develop the same competency and desire.

From Salon

"Instead of dismantling everything, we can actually reuse the facilities, the skills, the competencies we have."

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Many truckers quit the industry after the introduction of enhanced English proficiency tests, where highway inspectors check for language proficiency and highway traffic sign competency.

From Los Angeles Times