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    competency

    US /ˈkɑ:mpɪtənsi/

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    UK /ˈkɒmpɪtənsi/

    B2
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Ability to do in a fully satisfactory way
    He was allowed to continue working due to his competency at the job
    n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The legal capacity to perform a specific act.
    The court will assess his competency to stand trial.

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    It’s Not Just the U.S. Why Are World Leaders So Old Now? | WSJ State of the Stat

    07:09It’s Not Just the U.S. Why Are World Leaders So Old Now? | WSJ State of the Stat
    • Don't you think we need to have mental competency tests for anyone over the age of 75?

      Don't you think we need to have mental competency tests for anyone over the age of 75?

    • - Don't you think we need to have mental competency tests

      - Don't you think we need to have mental competency tests

    B1

    Cybersecurity training for every job role

    03:09Cybersecurity training for every job role
    • If you're not familiar with the NICE framework, it's a widely recognized cybersecurity competency model from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, otherwise known as NIST.

      If you're not familiar with the NICE framework, it's a widely recognized cybersecurity competency model from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, otherwise known as NIST.

    • If you're not familiar with the NICE framework, it's a widely recognized cybersecurity competency model from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, otherwise known as NIST.

      If you're not familiar with the NICE framework, it's a widely recognized cybersecurity competency model from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, otherwise known as NIST.

    B1

    The 100 Hour Rule - How To Learn Any Skill Faster(The Power Of 100 Hour Miracle)

    07:32The 100 Hour Rule - How To Learn Any Skill Faster(The Power Of 100 Hour Miracle)
    • You have to know the edge of your own competency.

      You have to know the edge of your own competency.

    • I look for places where I am wise and they are stupid." You have to know the edge of your own competency.

      I look for places where I am wise and they are stupid." You have to know the edge of your own competency.

    A2

    Why Do We Play Games?

    12:12Why Do We Play Games?
    • of "game." And, in life, there are games that we tend to call "sports." Now, competency

      of "game." And, in life, there are games that we tend to call "sports." Now, competency

    • Now competency at sports can divide humanity into two groups: jocks who are good at sports and nerds who aren't.

      Now competency at sports can divide humanity into two groups: jocks who are good at sports and nerds who aren't.

    B1

    How to choose a career (in a post AI world)

    14:43How to choose a career (in a post AI world)
    • You basically need to have the skills to just jump straight into those higher competency roles, and, obviously, that's easier said than done.

      You basically need to have the skills to just jump straight into those higher competency roles, and, obviously, that's easier said than done.

    • You basically need to have the skills to just jump straight into those higher competency roles,

      You basically need to have the skills to just jump straight into those higher competency roles,

    A2

    Elon Musk: The Future we're building and-- Boring (Ted Talk - April 2017)

    40:55Elon Musk: The Future we're building and-- Boring (Ted Talk - April 2017)
    • In many ways, that's almost the core competency.

      In many ways, that's almost the core competency.

    • And you've decided that to really own that competency, you just have to build the world's largest manufacturing plant and kind of double the world's supply of lithium-ion batteries with this guy.

      And you've decided that to really own that competency, you just have to build the world's largest manufacturing plant and kind of double the world's supply of lithium-ion batteries with this guy.

    B1

    1 Additional Year to Become a Doctor 😨 (What This Means for YOU)

    11:011 Additional Year to Become a Doctor 😨 (What This Means for YOU)
    • Instead, you'll need competency in performing and interpreting POCUS fully integrated into your curriculum.

      Instead, you'll need competency in performing and interpreting POCUS fully integrated into your curriculum.

    • Instead, you'll need competency in performing and interpreting POCUS fully integrated into your curriculum.

      Instead, you'll need competency in performing and interpreting POCUS fully integrated into your curriculum.

    B1

    5 Ways to Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills | Indeed Career Tips

    04:575 Ways to Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills | Indeed Career Tips
    • They're considered a top competency.

      They're considered a top competency.

    • They're considered a top competency.

      They're considered a top competency.

    A2

    Why Mark Cuban is Fed Up With Both Political Parties | Working Capital

    22:32Why Mark Cuban is Fed Up With Both Political Parties | Working Capital
    • If you're a CEO of a big company, medium-sized company, your company, right, your core competency is not worrying about health care costs, right?

      If you're a CEO of a big company, medium-sized company, your company, right, your core competency is not worrying about health care costs, right?

    • If you're a CEO of a—a big company, if you're a medium-sized company, your company, right, your core competency is not worrying about healthcare costs.

      If you're a CEO of a—a big company, if you're a medium-sized company, your company, right, your core competency is not worrying about healthcare costs.

    A2

    Human Resources : Tips for Motivating Employees

    02:14Human Resources : Tips for Motivating Employees
    • the two things that employees look for in a manager are competency and trustworthiness

      the two things that employees look for in a manager are competency and trustworthiness

    • So the two things that employees look for in a manager are competency and trustworthiness or fairness.

      So the two things that employees look for in a manager are competency and trustworthiness or fairness.

    A2