competency

[ kom-pi-tuh n-see ]
/ ˈkɒm pɪ tən si /
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noun, plural com·pe·ten·cies.

competence(defs 1–4).

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Origin of competency

1585–95; (< Middle French) < Medieval Latin competentia suitability, competence (Latin: proportion). See competent, -cy

OTHER WORDS FROM competency

non·com·pe·ten·cy, noun

Words nearby competency

compensatory polycythemia, comper, compere, compete, competence, competency, competent, competition, competitive, competitive binding assay, competitive exclusion
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Words related to competency

capability, proficiency, expertise, aptitude, skill, competence, capacity, faculty

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British Dictionary definitions for competency

competency
/ (ˈkɒmpɪtənsɪ) /

noun plural -cies

law capacity to testify in a court of law; eligibility to be sworn
a less common word for competence (def. 1), competence (def. 2)
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