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
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin competentia, formed from com- (together) and petere (to seek or strive), literally meaning 'to strive together' or 'to meet'. It evolved to denote the ability to adequately respond to or handle a situation; a suitable qualification or capability.
Breakdown
com- (together) + petere (to seek, strive) + -entia (noun suffix denoting state or quality), yielding competentia (fitness, capability), which passed into English as competency.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
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