competency — the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmpɪtənsi/
Example Sentences
- His cooking competency is so bad that even his smoke alarm cheers when he orders takeout.
- The job requires strong competency in data analysis and problem-solving.
- She showed remarkable competency in handling the crisis situation.
competency
NOUN[/ˈkɑːmpɪtənsi/]
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
💡 Concept
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
🎵 Rhyme
True competency changes frequency and tendency!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːmpɪtənsi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒmpɪtənsi/
🌳Etymology
Prefixcom--
Rootpet
Suffix--ency
🎵Rhyme
tendencydependencyfrequency
tendency
dependency
frequency
🔗Collocations
core competency
professional competency
demonstrate competency
competency assessment
language competency
technical competency
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“His cooking competency is so bad that even his smoke alarm cheers when he orders takeout.”
“The job requires strong competency in data analysis and problem-solving.”
“She showed remarkable competency in handling the crisis situation.”
“The driving test measures your competency behind the wheel.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
abilitycapabilityproficiencyskillexpertise
Antonyms
incompetenceinabilityineptitude
Related
competentcompetecompetitionqualification
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