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required competency

[rɪˈkwaɪərd ˈkɒmpɪtənsi]
nounpl: required competencies
competência obrigatória
1. A skill, knowledge, ability, or qualification that is mandatory or necessary for a particular job, role, task, or certification
Fluency in English is a required competency for this international position.
Fluência em inglês é uma competência obrigatória para esta posição internacional.
2. A demonstrated capacity that must be possessed to meet job or educational standards
Critical thinking is a required competency for advanced management roles.
Pensamento crítico é uma competência obrigatória para funções de gestão avançada.
Synonyms
mandatory skillessential competencynecessary abilitycore competencyessential qualification
Antonyms
optional skilloptional competencynon-essential skill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competência obrigatória
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese professional contexts
São Paulo
competência requerida
Formal business Portuguese, commonly used in corporate environment
Portugal
competência exigida
Standard usage in Portuguese European contexts, particularly in HR and education
Rio de Janeiro
competência necessária
Commonly used in professional and educational settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet the required competencies
assess required competencies
lack required competency
core competency requirement
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