Definition of COMPETENCY

competency

Meanings

Plural: competencies

Noun

  • the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
  • A sufficient supply (of).
  • A sustainable income.
  • The ability to perform some task; competence.
  • Meeting specified qualifications to perform.
  • Implicit knowledge of a language’s structure.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin competentia. Doublet of competence.

Synonyms

competence

Antonyms

incompetence

Scrabble Score: 21

competency is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
competency is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
competency is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

competency is a valid Words With Friends word