core competency
noun/ˌkɔː ˈkɒmpɪtənsi/
/ˌkɔːr ˈkɑːmpɪtənsi/
(specialist)- the main skill that a person or an organization has that makes them/it different from others
- As an orchestra, that's our core competency—bringing people together to experience music.
- Focusing on core competencies is an excellent way for a company to maximize its potential.
- a defined skill required to do a job or to achieve a qualification
- Communication with patients is considered a core competency of medical education.
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