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tested competence

[ˈtɛstɪd ˈkɒmpɪtəns]
nounpl: tested competences
competência comprovada
1. Skill, ability, or expertise that has been demonstrated or verified through examination, assessment, or practical application
Her tested competence in project management made her the ideal candidate for the role.
A sua competência comprovada em gestão de projetos a tornou a candidata ideal para o cargo.
2. Documented or evidenced proficiency in a specific field or task
The surgeon's tested competence in cardiac procedures gave patients confidence.
A competência comprovada do cirurgião em procedimentos cardíacos deu confiança aos pacientes.
Synonyms
proven competencedemonstrated abilityverified expertiseestablished proficiencycertified skill
Antonyms
unproven competencetheoretical knowledgeassumed abilityuntested skill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competência comprovada
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
competência verificada
Alternative phrase used in business contexts
Portugal
competência demonstrada
Preferred in European Portuguese, especially in formal settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

put someone to the test
prove one's mettle
stand the test of time
track record
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