competency

[ kom-pi-tuhn-see ]

noun

, plural com·pe·ten·cies.

1. competence ( defs 1, 2, 3, 4 ).

competency

/ ˈkɒmpɪtənsɪ /

noun

1. law capacity to testify in a court of law; eligibility to be sworn
2. a less common word for competence competence

Other Words From

• non·compe·ten·cy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of competency¹

First recorded in 1585–95; from Middle French, from Medieval Latin competentia “expertise, suitability,” in Latin: “agreement, proportion, symmetry,” equivalent to competent + -cy

Example Sentences

Troncoso, who remains in custody, is scheduled to return to court on Dec. 9 for a mental competency hearing.

From Los Angeles Times

She said there was a lack of regulation and national framework covering training, supervision and competency, and limited understanding and awareness about the role among both patients and other NHS staff.

From BBC

The coroner who examined Mrs Pollitt's death highlighted the lack of a national framework covering PAs' training, supervision and competency assessment.

From BBC

The recall campaign against Thao accused her of lacking the “competency, judgment and ability to lead what was once a great American city.”

From Los Angeles Times

On April 28, 2022, a judge ordered her to undergo a mental competency evaluation.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aptitude
• capability
• competence
• expertise
• proficiency
• skill