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- [kom-pi-tuh n-see]
- /ˈkɒm pɪ tən si/
- /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tən.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kom-pi-tuh n-see]
- /ˈkɒm pɪ tən si/
Definitions of competency word
- uncountable noun competency Competency means the same as competence. 3
- noun competency capacity to testify in a court of law; eligibility to be sworn 3
- noun plural competency competence (defs 1–4). 1
- noun competency (obsolete) A sufficient supply (of). 1
- abbreviation COMPETENCY competence 1
- noun competency academic: performance criteria 1
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Origin of competency
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; (< Middle French) < Medieval Latin competentia suitability, competence (Latin: proportion). See competent, -cy
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Parts of speech for Competency
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
competency popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for competency
noun competency
- capability — If you have the capability or the capabilities to do something, you have the ability or the qualities that are necessary to do it.
- proficiency — the state of being proficient; skill; expertness: proficiency in music.
- aptitude — Someone's aptitude for a particular kind of work or activity is their ability to learn it quickly and to do it well.
- skill — the ability, coming from one's knowledge, practice, aptitude, etc., to do something well: Carpentry was one of his many skills.
- competence — Competence is the ability to do something well or effectively.
Antonyms for competency
noun competency
- inability — lack of ability; lack of power, capacity, or means: his inability to make decisions.
- incompetence — the quality or condition of being incompetent; lack of ability.
- incapacity — lack of ability, qualification, or strength; incapability.
- ineptness — without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit: He is inept at mechanical tasks. She is inept at dealing with people.
- incapability — not capable.
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