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outward skill

[/ˈaʊtwərd skɪl/]
nounpl: outward skills
habilidade externa
1. A practical ability or competence that is visible, observable, or demonstrated to others; skills that are apparent or manifested externally rather than internal or theoretical
His outward skill in public speaking impressed the audience.
Sua habilidade externa em falar em público impressionou a audiência.
2. Technical or practical proficiency that can be observed or measured through performance or behavior
The carpenter's outward skill was evident in the quality of his finished work.
A habilidade externa do carpinteiro era evidente na qualidade do seu trabalho acabado.
Synonyms
practical skillobservable abilityvisible competencedemonstrated proficiencytechnical skill
Antonyms
inward skillhidden abilitylatent talenttheoretical knowledge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidade externa
Standard term used in educational and professional contexts
Portugal
competência visível
Alternative term emphasizing observable competence
General
destreza prática
Emphasizes practical and manual dexterity

Related Idioms & Phrases

show one's outward skills
outward skill versus inner knowledge
polish one's outward skills
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