noun.
The ability to perform some task; competence.
noun.
Meeting specified qualifications to perform.
noun.implicit knowledge of a languageās structure.
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noun.
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
Word Usage
"They both use technology extensively, but their core competency is producing content to attract an audience and then selling display ads against that audience."