Competencies: meaning, definitions and examples

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competencies

 

[ หˆkษ’mpษชtษ™nsiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

workplace skills

Competencies refer to the skills, knowledge, and abilities that an individual possesses and that are necessary for successful performance in a specific job or role. Competencies can include both hard skills (technical abilities) and soft skills (interpersonal skills). These are often used as criteria for hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation.

Synonyms

capabilities, qualifications, skills

Examples of usage

  • Her competencies in project management and leadership were key factors in her promotion.
  • Employers look for candidates who demonstrate competencies in problem-solving and teamwork.
  • Training programs are designed to help employees develop competencies required for their roles.

Translations

Translations of the word "competencies" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น competรชncias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคทเคฎเคคเคพเคเค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kompetenzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kompetensi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฟะตั‚ะตะฝั†ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kompetencje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒฝๅŠ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compรฉtences

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ competencias

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yeterlilikler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ญ๋Ÿ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูุงุกุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kompetence

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kompetencie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒฝๅŠ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kompetence

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆfni

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒชแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kompetensiyalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ competencias

Etymology

The term 'competencies' originated from the Latin word 'competentia', meaning 'meeting the requirements' or 'sufficiency'. The concept of competencies gained prominence in the business world in the late 20th century as organizations sought to identify and develop the specific skills and attributes needed for success in various roles. Today, competencies are widely used in recruitment, training, and performance management processes.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,893, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.