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  • Word comparison: capability vs. competency

capability vs. competency

noun

plural capabilities.
  1. the quality of being capable; capacity; ability:

    His capability was unquestionable.

  2. the ability to undergo or be affected by a given treatment or action:

    the capability of glass in resisting heat.

  3. Usually capabilities. qualities, abilities, features, etc., that can be used or developed; potential:

    Though dilapidated, the house has great capabilities.



noun

plural competencies.