sufficient competence
[/səˈfɪʃənt ˈkɒmpɪtəns/]
noun phrase
competência suficiente
1. The adequate level of skill, knowledge, or ability required to perform a task or fulfill a role satisfactorily
The candidate demonstrated sufficient competence in project management to be hired.
O candidato demonstrou competência suficiente em gestão de projetos para ser contratado.
2. Meeting the minimum professional or legal standards required for a particular position or responsibility
The court ruled that the defendant had sufficient competence to stand trial.
O tribunal decidiu que o réu tinha competência suficiente para estar presente ao julgamento.
3. Possessing enough expertise or capability to handle responsibilities without supervision
After training, she showed sufficient competence to work independently.
Após o treinamento, ela demonstrou competência suficiente para trabalhar independentemente.
In Brazilian professional and legal contexts, 'competência suficiente' is a formal term frequently used in job evaluations, court proceedings, and educational assessments. It emphasizes meeting baseline standards rather than excellence. In the USA, this phrase appears frequently in legal contexts regarding mental competence and in HR evaluations. The concept reflects workplace meritocracy valued in both cultures, though Brazilian usage may emphasize meeting minimum requirements, while American usage might focus more on capability demonstration.
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