skill-based

[/skɪl beɪst/]
adjective
baseado em habilidades
1. Depending on or requiring technical ability, expertise, or proficiency rather than chance, luck, or other factors
This job is skill-based and requires years of training.
Este trabalho é baseado em habilidades e requer anos de treinamento.
2. Designed, structured, or organized according to the competency level or abilities of individuals
The skill-based approach to education focuses on developing specific competencies.
A abordagem baseada em habilidades na educação concentra-se no desenvolvimento de competências específicas.
3. In gaming or lottery contexts, determined by player ability rather than random chance
Skill-based games require strategic thinking and practice.
Jogos baseados em habilidades exigem pensamento estratégico e prática.
In the United States, 'skill-based' has become increasingly important in HR and education discussions, emphasizing meritocracy and practical abilities over degrees. In Brazil, the term is gaining popularity in tech sectors and modern educational reform movements, though traditional credential-based systems remain prevalent.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
competency-basedability-basedproficiency-basedexpertise-drivenmerit-based
Antonyms / Antônimos
luck-basedchance-basedrandomarbitrarychance-dependent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baseado em habilidades
Standard usage in educational and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
baseado em habilidades
Common in tech and startup communities
São Paulo
baseado em competências
Alternative phrasing more common in corporate environments
Portugal
baseado em competências
Preferred term in Portuguese education and HR systems

Related Words

competencyproficiencyexpertiseaptitudeabilitytrainingmerit

Related Idioms & Phrases

skill-based economy
skill-based hiring
skill-based training program
skill-based assessment
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