1. The level of skill, knowledge, or competence that a reasonably competent and experienced person in a particular field or profession would be expected to possess; commonly used in legal and patent contexts to establish a standard of care or obviousness.
An invention is not patentable if it would be obvious to someone with ordinary skill in the art.
Uma invenção não é patenteável se seria óbvia para alguém com habilidade ordinária na arte.
2. The basic or average level of competence required to perform a task or job within a specific profession or trade.
The contract requires the contractor to perform the work with ordinary skill and care.
O contrato exige que o contratante execute o trabalho com habilidade ordinária e cuidado.