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competency decline

[/kəmˈpiːtənsi dɪˈklaɪn/]
nounpl: competency declines
declínio de competência
1. A gradual or sudden decrease in a person's ability, skills, or expertise in a particular area or field
The athlete experienced competency decline after the injury.
O atleta experimentou um declínio de competência após a lesão.
2. A reduction in professional or technical capabilities, often due to lack of practice, aging, or changing circumstances
Competency decline in software development can occur without continuous learning.
O declínio de competência no desenvolvimento de software pode ocorrer sem aprendizado contínuo.
Synonyms
skill deteriorationability regressionperformance declinecapability loss
Antonyms
competency improvementskill developmentability growthcapability enhancement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
declínio de competência
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
queda de competência
Alternative colloquial form used in business contexts
Portugal
declínio de competência
Standard term in Portuguese academic and professional discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

loss of touch
rustiness
getting rusty
falling off
losing one's edge
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