overarching skill
[ˌoʊvərˈɑːrtʃɪŋ skɪl]
noun phrasepl: overarching skills
competência abrangente
1. A fundamental or broad-based ability that encompasses or connects multiple related skills and applies across various contexts or disciplines
Critical thinking is an overarching skill that benefits students in all academic subjects.
O pensamento crítico é uma competência abrangente que beneficia alunos em todas as disciplinas acadêmicas.
2. A primary capability that serves as a foundation for developing or executing more specific technical or professional skills
Communication is an overarching skill that strengthens performance in leadership roles.
A comunicação é uma competência abrangente que fortalece o desempenho em cargos de liderança.
3. An umbrella ability that integrates multiple sub-skills into a cohesive competency
Problem-solving is an overarching skill that combines analysis, creativity, and decision-making.
A resolução de problemas é uma competência abrangente que combina análise, criatividade e tomada de decisão.
In Brazilian educational reform and corporate development contexts, 'competências abrangentes' or 'habilidades transversais' (transversal skills) have become increasingly important terminology, especially following educational framework updates. In the USA, 'overarching skills' is commonly emphasized in discussions of 21st-century learning and workplace readiness. Both cultures recognize these as essential for adaptation in rapidly changing professional environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
master skill that covers all bases
skill that ties it all together
umbrella competency that spans multiple areas
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