Phrase guide

core competency

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An important special capability or expertise, especially that of a business affording it sustainable competitive advantage.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: management

Examples

  • The publisher's core competency was paperbacks, but they decided to branch out into online publishing.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: kerncompetentie — special expertise
  • Finnish: ydinkompetenssi — special expertise
  • Indonesian: kompetensi inti — special expertise
  • Swahili: umilisi wa kimsingi — special expertise
  • Swedish: kärnkompetens — special expertise