idiom
Business
Core Competency
KOR kom-peh-TEN-see
/kɔːr ˈkɒmpɪtənsiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Corecompetency
Dictionary meaning
A fundamental capability or skill that a company does especially well.
Examples
- Our core competency is customer experience, not manufacturing.
Pronunciation tips
Two words. 'Core': one syllable. 'Competency': stress on first syllable.
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