Definition of Competency
Competency
com·pe·ten·cy
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the capacity of someone to do something efficiently and/or successfully, usually due to their having the required skills and knowledge;
e.g. He questioned the new employee's competency to do the task well.
(noun)
(legal) the ability, authority, or validity of a body such as a court to handle a particular matter, or the capacity of a person to work with lawyers and understand court functions when in trial;
e.g. They are unsure as to the court's competency to deal with this case.
(noun)
a specific area in which one has knowledge, ability, or sklill;
e.g. Good communication skills are a basic competency of this job.
(noun)
(biology and medicine) the measure of how effectively a normal function can be performed;
e.g. Physical therapy will help to restore the competency of your muscles after surgery.
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