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Meaning of the word competency in English

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competency

US /ˈkɑːm.pə.t̬ən.si/
UK /ˈkɑːm.pə.t̬ən.si/

Noun

1.

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently.

Example:
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the players displayed varying degrees of competence
Synonym:
capabilityabilitycompetencycapacityproficiencyaccomplishmentadroitnessknowledgeexpertiseskillprowessmasteryresourcesfacultiesfacilitiestalentbentaptitudeartistryvirtuositysavvyknow-how
Synonym:
incompetence
2.

an income large enough to live on, typically unearned.

Example:
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he found himself with an ample competence and no obligations
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