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competent appointees

[KOM-pi-tuhnt uh-POIN-teez]
noun phrasepl: competent appointees
indicados competentes
1. Individuals selected or appointed to positions who possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and qualifications to perform their duties effectively
The board sought to hire competent appointees for the executive positions.
A diretoria procurou contratar indicados competentes para as posições executivas.
2. Persons appointed to office or position with demonstrated ability and professional capacity
Competent appointees ensure the smooth operation of government agencies.
Os indicados competentes garantem o funcionamento adequado dos órgãos governamentais.
Synonyms
qualified appointeescapable appointeesskilled appointeesable nominees
Antonyms
incompetent appointeesunqualified appointeesinept appointeesineffectual nominees

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indicados competentes
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese for official appointments
São Paulo
profissionais competentes nomeados
More formal, emphasizing professional qualification
Portugal
nomeados competentes
European Portuguese uses 'nomeados' instead of 'indicados'

Related Idioms & Phrases

the right person for the job
fit for purpose
up to the task
qualified to serve
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