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self-efficacy

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The extent or strength of one's belief in one's own ability to complete tasks and to reach goals.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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History

Etymology

From self- + efficacy.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 自我效能 (zìwǒ xiàonéng) — extent or strength of one's belief in one's own ability to complete tasks and reach goals
  • Finnish: minäpystyvyys — extent or strength of one's belief in one's own ability to complete tasks and reach goals
  • German: Selbstwirksamkeit — extent or strength of one's belief in one's own ability to complete tasks and reach goals
  • Greek: αυτοαποτελεσματικότητα (aftoapotelesmatikótita) — extent or strength of one's belief in one's own ability to complete tasks and reach goals