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standard skill

[/ˈstændərd skɪl/]
nounpl: standard skills
habilidade padrão
1. A basic or fundamental competency that is widely expected or required in a particular field, profession, or educational context
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is considered a standard skill in most office jobs.
Proficiência em Microsoft Excel é considerada uma habilidade padrão na maioria dos trabalhos de escritório.
2. A skill that meets established benchmarks or criteria set by industry or educational standards
Reading and writing are standard skills taught in elementary school.
Leitura e escrita são habilidades padrão ensinadas no ensino fundamental.
Synonyms
core skillessential skillbasic competencyfundamental abilityrequired skill
Antonyms
specialized skilladvanced skillniche skillrare competency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
habilidade padrão
Most commonly used term in Brazil
São Paulo
competência padrão
Alternative term, especially in corporate contexts
Portugal
competência-chave
Often used in educational and professional training contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

bring someone up to standard
meet the standard
fall below standard
raise the bar
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