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competent skill

[ˈkɒmpɪtənt skɪl]
noun phrasepl: competent skills
habilidade competente
1. A skill or ability that meets required standards and demonstrates adequate proficiency in performing a specific task or function
The job requires competent skills in data analysis and project management.
O trabalho requer habilidades competentes em análise de dados e gestão de projetos.
2. Professional or technical ability that shows competence and capability to perform duties effectively
Her competent skills as a surgeon earned her recognition in the medical field.
Suas habilidades competentes como cirurgiã lhe renderam reconhecimento no campo médico.
Synonyms
proficiencyexpertisecapabilitycompetenceabilityproficient skill
Antonyms
incompetenceincapabilityineptitudedeficiencyinadequate skill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidade competente
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
competência adequada
Alternative phrasing more common in São Paulo region
Portugal
perícia competente
More formal variant used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

demonstrate competent skills
possess competent skills in
acquire competent skills
lack competent skills
hone one's competent skills
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