competency
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He is cunning, not intelligent — something he unwittingly proves every time he claims that passing a basic mental competency test shows his brilliance.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
“It builds on our core quarrying competency, expands our geographic footprint and immediately establishes Martin Marietta as the leading national producer of lime solutions,” he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
“Nothing about the court’s finding regarding competency diminishes the seriousness of the loss or the pain experienced by those who knew and loved Mr. Handy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
At Auburn incoming students must now take certain required civics and history courses to master basic competency in U.S. history and government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
The core competency there is speed and accuracy,” explained Glocer.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
Employers increasingly emphasize demonstrated competencies, project-based experience and practical problem-solving abilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
"Instead of dismantling everything, we can actually reuse the facilities, the skills, the competencies we have."
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
"We believe it is time to bring in new competencies and perspectives to the Board to support Mike Doustdar and his leadership team in executing on the company’s strategy," he said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025
I feel like General Zod from Superman, floating off into space trapped inside a two-dimensional phantom zone, screaming in silence about my job qualifications and core competencies.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2025
Possessing the smallest of competencies, this unhappy woman appeared to spend her life in journeyings between Endelstow Churchyard and that of a village near Southampton, where her father and mother were laid.
From A Pair of Blue Eyes by Hardy, Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing competency
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 9
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"CLEP Principles of Management," Vocabulary from Chapter 7
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