competency
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Employees should have an open and clear line of communication about what actions will improve workflow and productivity, without making any assumption about perception of competency.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
This coming school year, the College Board is rolling out a new AP Business with Personal Finance course designed in part to boost students’ personal-finance competency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
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
“Arm’s core competency lies in latency and efficiency—which aligns well with hyperscaler needs,” Arcuri wrote.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
The core competency there is speed and accuracy,” explained Glocer.
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
It added the review should "specifically consider the competencies relating to making emergency calls and the use of emergency sanding systems".
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Lund said that the board had proposed bringing in several new board members to add new competencies, while the majority shareholder, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, "wanted a more extensive reconfiguration".
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025
Novo Nordisk had wanted to freshen up the board by adding select, new competencies while also maintaining continuity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
Railway contracting will never produce again a millionaire like Mr. Brassey, but it will continue to furnish the means of many moderate fortunes and competencies.
From Contemporary Socialism by John Rae
Vocabulary lists containing competency
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 9
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"Building Design and Construction Handbook," Vocabulary from Section 1
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"CLEP Principles of Management," Vocabulary from Chapter 7
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