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demonstrated prowess

[/ˌdemənˈstreɪtɪd ˈpraʊəs/]
noun phrase
perícia demonstrada
1. skill, ability, or expertise that has been clearly shown or proven through action or performance
Her demonstrated prowess in mathematics earned her a scholarship.
Sua perícia demonstrada em matemática lhe rendeu uma bolsa de estudos.
2. evidence of competence or mastery that has been made visible or apparent
The team's demonstrated prowess on the field impressed all the scouts.
A perícia demonstrada do time em campo impressionou todos os olheiros.
NYC Slang
showing out / flexing (informal equivalent indicating display of skill)
Synonyms
proven abilityevident skilldisplayed competencehabilidade comprovadacompetência demonstradamaestria evidente
Antonyms
lack of skillincompetencefalta de habilidadeincompetência

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perícia demonstrada
most common usage
São Paulo
habilidade comprovada
alternative common usage
Rio de Janeiro
destreza demonstrada
formal alternative
Portugal
perícia manifestada
Portuguese preference for 'manifestada'

Related Idioms & Phrases

prove one's mettle
show one's colors
put one's best foot forward
demonstrate one's chops
mostrar do que se é capaz
comprovar sua capacidade
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