competency
Translation
competency, skill, ability
Examples
Leadership is a key competency for this job.
Leadership is a key competency for this job.
The company identified several core competencies.
The company identified several core competencies.
Grammar Patterns
a key competency a main skill Communication is a key competency for managers.
core competencies central skills The training focuses on developing core competencies.
Similar Words
Synonyms: skill, ability, proficiency. Often used interchangeably with competence, but 'competency' can refer to a specific, countable skill area, especially in business.
Etymology
A variant of 'competence', from Latin 'competentia'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'competency' as a specific, countable skill you need to 'compete'. For example, 'I have many competencies'.