combined skill

[/kəmˈbaɪnd skɪl/]
nounpl: combined skills
habilidade combinada
1. The integrated ability resulting from the merger or coordination of two or more individual skills or competencies
The project's success depended on the combined skills of the engineering and design teams.
O sucesso do projeto dependia da habilidade combinada das equipes de engenharia e design.
2. Expertise demonstrated when multiple proficiencies are applied together to achieve a specific goal
Her combined skills in mathematics and programming made her invaluable to the research team.
Suas habilidades combinadas em matemática e programação a tornaram inestimável para a equipe de pesquisa.
3. The synergistic effect of pooled talents or abilities within a group or organization
The orchestra's combined skills created a breathtaking performance.
As habilidades combinadas da orquestra criaram uma performance de tirar o fôlego.
In both Brazilian and American corporate contexts, 'combined skills' is highly valued in team-based work environments. In Brazil, there's an emphasis on 'trabalho em equipe' (teamwork), making this concept central to organizational culture. In the USA, particularly in tech and innovation sectors, the synergistic effect of combined skills is often leveraged for competitive advantage.
NYC Slang
team game / all-hands-on-deck move
Synonyms / Sinônimos
integrated abilitycollective expertisesynergistic competencepooled talentjoint proficiency
Antonyms / Antônimos
individual skillisolated abilityseparate competence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidade combinada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
habilidade combinada / competência integrada
Business and corporate contexts prefer 'competência integrada'
Rio de Janeiro
habilidade combinada / talento coletivo
Often used in creative and sports contexts
Portugal
competência combinada / capacidade integrada
More formal, preferred in academic and professional settings

Related Words

synergycollaborationteamworkcompetenceproficiencyexpertiseinterdisciplinary

Related Idioms & Phrases

the sum is greater than its parts
putting heads together
two heads are better than one
join forces
work in tandem
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