as in abilities
the physical or mental power to do something
she's proved that she has the competency to run a major company
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Recent Examples of competencies
From primary computer usage to advanced technological competencies, these programs can confidently empower individuals to navigate the digital world.
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Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
High achievers tend to show higher scores on emotional regulation competencies than lower achievers.
—Dinorah Nieves, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Reliable partnerships allow organizations to focus on core competencies while leaving technical and operational details to experts.
—Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This model allows organizations to focus on core competencies, like BIN sponsorship and processing, and outsource customer-facing aspects or program management to partners—a balance between control and resource investment.
—Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The study analyzed 641 participants and found that employees are more likely to thrive—and stay—when their work environment matches their key competencies.
—Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Align culture with competencies.
—Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Large companies can assist smaller ones in acquiring necessary competencies, while small companies can serve as customers, suppliers, and sources of innovation for larger firms.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, the primary driver is the disparity in access to key competencies such as technology, human capital, market access, and finance.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
High achievers tend to show higher scores on emotional regulation competencies than lower achievers.
—Dinorah Nieves, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Reliable partnerships allow organizations to focus on core competencies while leaving technical and operational details to experts.
—Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This model allows organizations to focus on core competencies, like BIN sponsorship and processing, and outsource customer-facing aspects or program management to partners—a balance between control and resource investment.
—Mohamed Madkour, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The study analyzed 641 participants and found that employees are more likely to thrive—and stay—when their work environment matches their key competencies.
—Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Align culture with competencies.
—Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Large companies can assist smaller ones in acquiring necessary competencies, while small companies can serve as customers, suppliers, and sources of innovation for larger firms.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
However, the primary driver is the disparity in access to key competencies such as technology, human capital, market access, and finance.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for competencies
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Knights hope to elevate veteran pass-rushing group The Knights have several starters returning to balance a talented group that should enhance the team’s pass rushing abilities.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Keep an eye on his puck moving and skating abilities, perhaps with more offensive upside than expected.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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Often, the skills these artisans honed on other movies helped prepare them for the leap to directing.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
28 Dec. 2024
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Keep in mind that a resume is not just a summary of your career, but rather a tool to showcase your skills, accomplishments, and potential.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Pedigo certainly seems the right person for the job, with decades of community work to his name with Catholic Charities and Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment, as well as working with PACT in different capacities since the late 1980s.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Supply Chain In recent years, global supply chains have witnessed a drastic transformation due to challenges of various capacities.—
Sanjay Annadate,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Competencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/competencies. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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