core competency

core com·pe·ten·cy

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Definitions of core competency words

noun core competency a skill needed in order to be successful at a job or other activity: Several core competencies have been identified as critical to the success of every student. 1
noun core competency a particular area of knowledge or expertise that gives a business a competitive advantage: The automaker's core competency is sports cars. 1
noun core competency (management) An important special capability or expertise; especially that of a business affording it sustainable competitive advantage. 0

before 1990

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1990-95

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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