competencies

IPA/ˈkɒm.pɪ.tən.si/
KK[kˈɑmpətɪnsiz]IPA/ˈkɑːm.pə.t̬ən.si/

competencies — noun

  • competenciessingular
  • competenciesesplural

1. skills or areas of ability that let someone do their work successfully.

1.名詞C1
釋義

skills or areas of ability that let someone do their work successfully.

例句

The hospital lists calm communication and quick decisions among its core competencies.

core competencies

Sven's review praised the digital competencies he built during the internship.

digital competencies

同義詞
  • skills

    the broad everyday word, often less formal than competencies

  • abilities

    wider term that can include natural strengths as well as learned skills

  • expertise

    suggests a higher and more specialized level of ability

反義詞
  • weaknesses

    areas where someone lacks strength or skill

  • skill gaps

    missing abilities that stop someone meeting a role's demands

文法句型

competencies in + area

core/key competencies

competencies required for + role

用法筆記

Often appears in job ads, training plans, and performance reviews. It is commonly modified by words like core, digital, leadership, or required and is often followed by in plus the skill area.

常見錯誤

❌The manager checked our competencies of planning.
✅The manager checked our competencies in planning.
💡use 'in' to name the skill area, not 'of'.