1. A skill or ability that someone possesses but has not yet demonstrated or made visible to others; latent capability that exists but remains unrecognized or underutilized
The job interview revealed hidden competences in project management that were not evident from her resume.
A entrevista de emprego revelou competências ocultas em gerenciamento de projetos que não eram evidentes em seu currículo.
2. In psychology and education, knowledge or ability that a person has acquired but cannot easily access or articulate in standard testing situations
Children often demonstrate hidden competences in problem-solving that standardized tests fail to capture.
Crianças frequentemente demonstram competências ocultas em resolução de problemas que os testes padronizados não conseguem captar.