A broad description that groups core behaviors necessary to perform a specific function. see also: Behavior

A measurable skill or set of skills, level of knowledge, and behavioural practices obtained through formal, non-formal or informal learning.

1590s, "rivalry;" c. 1600, "sufficiency to satisfy the wants of life," from Latin competentia "meeting together, agreement, symmetry," from competens, present participle [..]

In project management, the measurement of both a person's knowledge and their demonstrated capability in project management. [D00257]

In terms of jobs, competency is an underlying behavior, skill, or characteristic of an employee. It is a good indicator of success.

A PSM program element associated with efforts to maintain, improve, and broaden knowledge and expertise.

1 : the quality or state of being mentally competent compare capacity, incompetence, insanity 2 : the quality or state of being legally qualified or adequate [the , quantum and legal effect of ...

Competency refers to the mental ability to understand problems and make decisions. Competency also refers to a criminal defendant's ability to stand trial. It is measured by the capacity to under [..]

the ability to perform a job or task. In relation to defending human rights, the knowledge and understanding necessary for young people to gain a deeper understanding of human rights issues and the sk [..]

(n) the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

The consistent application of knowledge and skill to the standard of performance required in the workplace. It embodies the ability to transfer and apply skills and knowledge to new situations and environments.

 LAVC graduation requirements showing proficiency in English, reading, and math.

A measurable pattern of knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics that an individual needs to perform work roles or occupational functions successfully. Competencies specify t [..]

A functional or technical ability that is needed to perform a job. In Workday, you can associate competencies with job families, management levels, job profiles, and positions.

in assessment of student learning, a specific skill, body of knowledge, or disposition; can also refer to the student’s ability to demonstrate that learning. “Competency” is sometimes used interchange [..]

(Also: competence) The ability to perform tasks and duties to the standard expected in employment.

The demonstration of the ability to perform a specific task or achieve specified criteria. (James Madison University Dictionary of Student Outcomes Assessment)

A learned skill performed in a knowledge and/or attitudinal area which can be accurately repeated or measured; an activity (cluster of skills and knowledge) that a person performs in an occupation tha [..]

The requisite ability to perform a specific task or qualify for a specific role; a functional qualification as opposed to a credential-based qualification. (National Advisory Council on Adult Education)  A characteristic of an employee that contributes to successful job performance and the achievement of organizational results. These include knowle [..]

Competency is the ability to perform tasks and duties to the standards expected in employment.

Cultural and Linguistic competence is a set of congruent Behaviors, Attitudes, and Policies that come together in a system, agency, or among professionals that enables effective Work in cross-cultural [..]

The ability to understand the Nature and effect of the act in which the individual is engaged. (From Black's Law Dictionary, 6th ed).

1. In the law of evidence, the presence of those characteristics that render a witness legally fit and qualified to give testimony. 2. May also refer to the capacity of a party to participate in a leg [..]

A witness's ability to observe, recall and recount under oath what happened. Criminal defendants

A youth’s ability to stand trial, measured by his or her capacity to understand juvenile court proceedings, to consult meaningfully with a lawyer, and to assist in his or her own defense. Evaluation o [..]

The specification of knowledge and skill and the application of that knowledge and skill to the standard of performance expected in the workplace and to industry standards. ALSO: The ability to perfor [..]

An ephemeral state, induced by treatment with cold cations, during which bacterial cells are capable of uptaking foreign DNA.

Ability of a person to perform a specific task according to procedures

(obsolete) A sufficient supply (of). * '''1612''', John Smith, ''Proceedings of the English Colonie in Virginia'', in Kupperman 1988, p. 178: *: the next day they returned unsuspected, leaving the [..]

the ability of an employee to acceptably perform tasks for which he/she has been trained (AATB Standards 11th edition).

Ability to adequately perform a specific procedure or task according to direction.