competency level

[/kəmˈpɪtənsi ˈlɛvəl/]
nounpl: competency levels
nível de competência
1. The degree or stage of proficiency, skill, or ability that a person has demonstrated in a particular area or task
The job requires a high competency level in data analysis and programming.
O trabalho requer um alto nível de competência em análise de dados e programação.
2. A measurement or rating used in education and professional development to assess an individual's capacity to perform specific functions or tasks
Students must achieve an intermediate competency level in English before advancing to the next course.
Os alunos devem atingir um nível de competência intermediário em inglês antes de avançar para o próximo curso.
3. The extent to which someone has mastered knowledge, abilities, or behaviors required for a job or role
His competency level in customer service was evaluated during the performance review.
Seu nível de competência em atendimento ao cliente foi avaliado durante a avaliação de desempenho.
The term 'competency level' is widely used in both American and Brazilian professional and educational contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly used in corporate training programs, educational assessments, and HR evaluations. The concept is linked to competency-based education and performance management systems, which have gained prominence in both countries' business cultures. In Portugal, the term is also standard but may be supplemented with 'nível de desempenho' in some contexts.
NYC Slang
skill game / game level
Synonyms / Sinônimos
skill levelproficiency levelability levelexpertise levelperformance levelqualification level
Antonyms / Antônimos
incompetenceinadequacyinability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nível de competência
Most common and standard translation used in educational and corporate contexts
São Paulo
nível de competência / grau de proficiência
Both terms widely used in business and HR environments
Rio de Janeiro
nível de competência
Standard usage in professional development contexts
Portugal
nível de competência / grau de competência
Similar usage to Brazil; sometimes 'nível de desempenho' (performance level) is preferred

Related Words

competenceproficiencyexpertisecapabilityqualificationskill assessmentperformance evaluationprofessional development

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach a competency level
meet the competency level requirements
demonstrate competency level
assess competency level
benchmark competency level
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