Definition of Competency

1. Noun. The quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually.

Exact synonyms: Competence
Specialized synonyms: Fitness, Linguistic Competence, Proficiency
Generic synonyms: Ability
Derivative terms: Competent, Competent, Competent
Antonyms: Incompetence

Definition of Competency

1. Noun. (obsolete) A sufficient supply (of). ¹

2. Noun. (obsolete) A sustainable income ¹

3. Noun. The ability to perform some task; competence. ¹

4. Noun. (legal) Meeting specified qualifications to perform. ¹

5. Noun. (linguistics) implicit knowledge of a language’s structure. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Competency

1. [n -CIES]

Medical Definition of Competency

1. An ephemeral state, induced by treatment with cold cations, during which bacterial cells are capable of uptaking foreign DNA. (05 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Competency

compere
compered
comperes
compering
compers
compersion
compesce
compesced
compesces
compete
competed
competence
competence hearing
competences
competencies
competency (current term)
competency-based education
competent
competent cell
competently
competentness
competes
competible
competibleness
competing
competing(a)
competing risk
competingly
competition
competition hybridisation

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