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competency

[/kəmˈpɛtənsi/]
nounfemininepl: competencies
competência
1. The ability to do something successfully or efficiently; a skill or expertise in a particular area
She demonstrated competency in project management.
Ela demonstrou competência em gerenciamento de projetos.
2. Legal authority or power to act in a particular way
The court ruled that it had competency over the case.
O tribunal decidiu que tinha competência sobre o caso.
3. A required skill or qualification for performing a job or task
Critical thinking is a key competency for this position.
Pensamento crítico é uma competência-chave para esta posição.
NYC Slang
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Synonyms
abilityskillproficiencyexpertisecapabilitycompetence
Antonyms
incompetenceinabilityincapacityineptitude

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competência
Standard usage in business and professional contexts
São Paulo
competência
Commonly used in corporate and academic environments
Portugal
competência
Widely used in legal and professional settings; same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

core competency - competência central/essencial
demonstrate competency - demonstrar competência
within one's competency - dentro da sua competência
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