seeming ability
[/ˈsiːmɪŋ əˈbɪlɪti/]
noun phrasepl: seeming abilities
aparente capacidade
1. An ability or skill that appears to exist or seems evident but may not be genuine, confirmed, or reliable
His seeming ability to solve complex problems quickly impressed the interviewers, but his actual work proved otherwise.
A sua aparente capacidade de resolver problemas complexos rapidamente impressionou os entrevistadores, mas o seu trabalho real provou o contrário.
2. A talent or capability that is perceived or assumed based on surface appearances rather than demonstrated competence
The seeming ability of the new software to handle large datasets was later revealed as marketing exaggeration.
A aparente capacidade do novo software em lidar com grandes volumes de dados foi posteriormente revelada como exagero de marketing.
In both American and Brazilian professional contexts, 'seeming ability' is often used to critique individuals or products that create misleading first impressions. The phrase is commonly employed in corporate environments, interviews, and product reviews to distinguish between marketing presentations and actual performance. The concept reflects a broader cultural value on authenticity and verified competence over surface-level impressions.
NYC Slang
fake flex; all talk
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