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fundamental competencies

[/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl kɒmˈpiːtənsiz/]
nounfemininepl: fundamental competencies
competências fundamentais
1. Essential skills, knowledge, and abilities that are considered basic and necessary for effective performance in a particular role, field, or area of study
Critical thinking and communication are fundamental competencies for any professional.
O pensamento crítico e a comunicação são competências fundamentais para qualquer profissional.
2. Core capabilities that form the foundation for further learning and development
Reading, writing, and numeracy are fundamental competencies in primary education.
Leitura, escrita e numeracia são competências fundamentais na educação primária.
Synonyms
core competenciesessential skillsbasic abilitieskey competencies
Antonyms
advanced competenciesspecialized skillsoptional abilities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competências fundamentais
standard usage in educational and corporate contexts
Portugal
competências essenciais
preferred term in Portuguese education system
São Paulo
competências básicas
common in business and HR environments

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to basics
core of the matter
ground zero
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