competency
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Definition of competency
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Synonyms & Antonyms for competency
Synonyms
ability, capability, capableness, capacity, competence, faculty
Antonyms
disability, inability, incapability, incapableness, incapacity, incompetence, incompetency, ineptitude, ineptness
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Some competent writers will get work, but the vast majority won’t because writers are not hired for competency. — Yvonne Villarrealstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "‘Carnival Row’ is not the next ‘Game of Thrones.’ Its showrunner wouldn’t have it any other way," 23 Aug. 2019 Since February 2017, Oberhansley's mental competency has been at issue, delaying the trial process. — Kala Kachmar, The Courier-Journal, "Prosecutor: Cannibalism victim was butchered 'like you wouldn't kill a livestock animal'," 21 Aug. 2019 Monday’s announcement comes after months of hearings over Cowell’s mental competency to assist in his own defense. — Megan Cassidy, SFChronicle.com, "Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty in trial of Nia Wilson’s alleged killer," 19 Aug. 2019 Cuttler, who faced competency issues , pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit murder in exchange for a 20-year prison term. — Houston Chronicle, "Texas man who killed boy to make room in house gets life," 19 Aug. 2019 Marques granted Lenamon’s request to have Loyd evaluated for competency. — Monivette Cordeiro, orlandosentinel.com, "Judge orders Markeith Loyd evaluated after outbursts; ‘I ain’t crazy,’ accused killer says," 6 Aug. 2019 Busick has denied involvement in the case and is undergoing a mental competency evaluation. — USA TODAY, "Milestone rhino, Bigfoot shooting, jailed for feeding cats: News from around our 50 states," 1 Aug. 2019 Following a two-day competency hearing that concluded Friday, Judge David Rosenberg ruled that Shannon is fit to stand trial nearly a year after his case was suspended due to concerns about his mental health. — Heather Kemp, The Mercury News, "Murder suspect in missing Northern California teens case found competent for trial," 8 Aug. 2019 These tools include sensitivity and awareness staff training and a comprehensive autism competency exam. — Laurie Wilson, BostonGlobe.com, "Autism-friendly travel for kids on the spectrum," 24 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'competency.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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