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tried-and-true competence

[TRAID-ənd-TROO KOM-pə-təns]
noun phrasepl: tried-and-true competences
competência comprovada e confiável
1. Skill, ability, or expertise that has been proven effective and reliable through repeated successful use over time
Her tried-and-true competence in project management made her the ideal choice for the complex assignment.
Sua competência comprovada e confiável em gestão de projetos a tornou a escolha ideal para a atribuição complexa.
2. An established and dependable capability that has demonstrated consistent results
The company relies on the tried-and-true competence of its senior engineers.
A empresa confia na competência comprovada de seus engenheiros sênior.
NYC Slang
legit skills that always deliver
Synonyms
proven expertiseestablished skillreliable abilitytime-tested proficiencydemonstrated competence
Antonyms
untested abilityunproven skillexperimental competenceuncertain capability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
competência comprovada e confiável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
competência testada e verdadeira
Alternative formulation common in business contexts
Portugal
competência comprovada e digna de confiança
Slightly more formal phrasing

Related Idioms & Phrases

battle-tested expertise
proven track record
time-honored ability
solid foundation of skill
go-to competence
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