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basic competency
[/ˈbeɪsɪk kəmˈpɛtənsi/]
noun
pl: basic competencies
competência básica
1.
A fundamental skill or ability required to perform essential tasks in a particular field or context
Reading and writing are basic competencies for elementary school students.
Leitura e escrita são competências básicas para alunos do ensino fundamental.
2.
The minimum level of proficiency or knowledge necessary to function adequately in a discipline or profession
Basic competency in mathematics is required for this engineering program.
Competência básica em matemática é necessária para este programa de engenharia.
Synonyms
fundamental skill
core competency
essential ability
basic skill
foundational knowledge
Antonyms
advanced competency
specialized skill
expert knowledge
mastery
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
competência básica
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese educational contexts
São Paulo
competência essencial
Alternative usage in business and corporate training
Portugal
competência base
Commonly used in Portuguese educational standards and frameworks
Related Idioms & Phrases
get the basics down
back to basics
bread and butter skills
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